The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI

De: Anthony Riches

Narrado por: Saul Reichlin

The barbarian leader Calgus defies both his barbarian captors and Britannia's legions - and Marcus Aquila - once more in the sixth thrilling novel in the Empire sequence, praised by fellow-authors Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Manda Scott.

The Tungrian auxiliary cohorts return to Hadrian's Wall after their successful Dacian campaign, only to find Britannia in chaos. The legions are overstretched, struggling to man the forts of the northern frontier in the face of increasing barbarian resistance.

The Tungrians are the only soldiers who can be sent into the northern wastes, far beyond the long abandoned wall built by Antoninus, where a lost symbol of imperial power of the Sixth Victorious Legion is reputed to await them. Protected by an impassable swamp and hidden in a fortress atop a high mountain, the eagle of the Sixth legion must be recovered if the legion is to survive.

Marcus and his men must penetrate the heart of the enemy's strength, ghosting through a deadly wilderness patrolled by vicious huntresses before breaching the walls of the Fang, an all-but-impregnable fort, if they are to rescue the legion's venerated standard. If successful their escape will be twice as perilous, with the might of a barbarian tribe at their heels.

(P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2013 Anthony Riches

Reseñas de la Crítica

This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.

A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.

Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination.

'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'

'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended'

Can't get enough of the series!

Would you listen to The Eagle's Vengeance again? Why?

Love the series and the way the characters develop over time

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Eagle's Vengeance?

Some twists and turns you wold not expect - as in every book of this series!

Any additional comments?

I especially love the way the narrator works the characters voices in such a distinctive fashion - I know who is speaking every time just from the way he uses his voice. I will look for more books narrated by Saul Reichlin in the future

Continuing of a great story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It is a continuation of a great series.

Any additional comments?

To be honest, I started to get tired of the book mid way through. It did drag a little but the last 3rd of the book make up for that and was great.