Legionary

Roman Rebellion

By: Griff Hosker

Narrated by: George Weightman

Through sacrifice a fighter is born.

When poverty strikes, an ageing farmer is forced to make a heartbreaking choice: relinquish his oldest son in the hope of appeasing the gods or see his family face certain starvation. And so it follows that young Lucius Ulpia Porcianus is sacrificed to Rome.

Embarking on his new life, Lucius travels to Ancona to enlist in the legion. Accepted into the army of Pompey, the young recruit soon finds himself engulfed in the civil war between Sulla and the Marians. As a callow youth, torn from the land of Picenum, can Lucius put his days as a pig farmer behind him and embrace life as a legionary? Or will the brutality of war seal his fate?

The first tale in the captivating Roman Rebellion series by Griff Hosker.

©2025 Griff Hosker (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd.

Engaging story telling

Story super fun and engaging, plus voice actor is Spot on. Devoured the book in 4 days.

Excellent New Series

What İ appreciate the most is that the main characters in Hosker's book are people that you can respect. Lucius is no exceptin; brave, resourceful and kind.
The book is fast paced, without redundant word salads.
My only complaint is that it was too short. Hosker is juggling quite a few separate sesries' and İ know İ'll have to patiently wait for the sequel.
İt's more than worth the credit and İ hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did

Life in the Roman Legion

Excellent details about life and organization of the Roman legion. Overall a very good story about life and battles experienced by a man who joins the army. Good characters and fine narrative. The narrator was very good too. I enjoyed the book.

I do love rome

I do like the Legion in the Roman Empire and this book give me a nice view in the life of a soldier

One of Griff’s Best Books

Very well done. Great story telling, good narration. Worth the listen. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the series.