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Marcus Flavius Aquila, a young centurion in Roman Britain, is forced into retirement after receiving a wound in his first major engagement against a rebel British tribe. It allows him the freedom to embark upon a dangerous mission to find out what happened to the Ninth Legion, which, years before, disappeared in the savage lands of the Picts. Will he find out what happened to the men, led by his father, who never returned? And will he recover the Eagle, the symbol of Roman dominance and power?
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A goddess in the making... or a demon reborn? In the remote mountain village where she was born, Mariarta dil Alicg lives the untroubled life of a peasant girl...until, soon after a mysterious stranger's arrival, she starts to hear voices in the wind. The voices whisper strange secrets in Mariarta's ears -- promising her the power to command the stormwind, hinting at an unknown, magical heritage, and prophesying a fate marvelous past all Mariarta's imaginings. Then a curse falls on Mariarta's village, shattering the lives of her family and friends.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was a suprise!
- By Yvonne on 03-11-12
By: Diane Duane
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The Mists of Avalon
- By: Marion Zimmer Bradley
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 50 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,135
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,387
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,392
A posthumous recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, Marion Zimmer Bradley reinvented - and rejuvenated - the King Arthur mythos with her extraordinary Mists of Avalon series. In this epic work, Bradley follows the arc of the timeless tale from the perspective of its previously marginalized female characters: Celtic priestess Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, and High Priestess Viviane.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Davina Porter brings an old favorite back to life!
- By Carolina on 07-13-12
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Ransom
- By: David Malouf
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
This is the story of the relationship between two grieving men at war: fierce Achilles, who has lost his beloved Patroclus in the siege of Troy; and woeful Priam, whose son Hector killed Patroclus and was in turn savaged by Achilles. A moving tale of suffering, sorrow, and redemption, Ransom is incandescent in its delicate and powerful lyricism and its unstated imperative that we imagine our lives in the glow of fellow feeling.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ponderous narration, tortured prose
- By Gail N. on 01-26-20
By: David Malouf
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The Silmarillion
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 19 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 755
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 656
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Story5 out of 5 stars 656
The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Included on the recording are several shorter works. The Ainulindalë is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabêth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age, and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age.
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5 out of 5 stars
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TIPS when reading this book:
- By Anonymous User on 06-29-23
By: J. R. R. Tolkien, and others
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Firstborn
- Dragonlance: Elven Nations Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Paul B. Thompson, Tonya C. Cook
- Narrated by: Steve Coulter
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 111
When the leader of the Silvanesti elves dies, conflict threatens to drive his sons apart. While Sithas wishes the elves to withdraw more and more from any contact with other races, Kith-Kanan and his Wildrunners forge connections and trade goods with the humans of Ergoth. As the world of Krynn watches, a new elven nation rises from the strife.
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5 out of 5 stars
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After all this time
- By Jesse on 04-17-13
By: Paul B. Thompson, and others
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The Serpent Sword
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 516
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 458
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 457
Beobrand is compelled by his brother's almost-certain murder to embark on a quest for revenge in the war-ravaged kingdoms of Northumbria. The land is rife with danger, as warlords vie for supremacy and dominion. In the battles for control of the region, new oaths are made and broken, and loyalties are tested to the limits. With no patronage and no experience, Beobrand must form his own allegiances and learn to fight with sword and shield. Relentless in pursuit of his enemies, he faces challenges which transform him from a boy to a man.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Amazing story, needs a warning in the description.
- By Lisa Schilling on 04-12-17
By: Matthew Harffy
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The Naming
- The First Book of Pellinor
- By: Alison Croggon
- Narrated by: Eloise Oxer
- Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 228
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 228
Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She doesn’t yet know she has inherited a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the noble School of Pellinor and enables her to see the world as no other can. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true identity and extraordinary destiny unfold.
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5 out of 5 stars
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absolutely enchanting
- By Athemea on 09-05-15
By: Alison Croggon
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The Dreaming Tree
- By: C. J. Cherryh
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 68
It was that transitional time of the world when man first brought the clang of iron and the reek of smoke to the lands which before had echoed only with fairy voices. In that dawn of man and death of magic, there yet remained one last untouched place - the small forest of Ealdwood - which kept the magic intact and protected the old ways. And there was one who dwelt there, Arafel the Sidhe, who had more pride and love of the world as it used to be than any of her kind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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mysterious, authentic, beautiful
- By B. Mertz on 12-09-18
By: C. J. Cherryh
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Transformation
- Rai-Kirah, Book 1
- By: Carol Berg
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 278
Seyonne is a man waiting to die. He has been a slave for 16 years, almost half his life, and has lost everything of meaning to him: his dignity, the people and homeland he loves, and the Warden's power he used to defend an unsuspecting world from the ravages of demons. Seyonne has made peace with his fate. With strict self-discipline he forces himself to exist only in the present moment and to avoid the pain of hope or caring about anyone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Seriously Excellent
- By Sharon on 09-25-13
By: Carol Berg
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Morningstar
- By: David Gemmell
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 138
A country in desperate need of heroes. Angostin invaders surge through the Highlands, laying waste to everything in their path. Darkness follows in their wake as a mad necromancer resurrects the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only the bandit Jarek Mace, and the magicker and bard Owen Odell, have the courage to fight the Angostins and the undead. Whispers soon spread that Mace is the legendary Morningstar, a saviour who will protect his country in its hour of need. Yet Mace seems nothing more than a thief and a liar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sheer Magnificence!
- By Carol on 11-29-18
By: David Gemmell
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Legend
- Drenai Series
- By: David Gemmell
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,242
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,127
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,120
Druss, Captain of the Axe: the stories of his life were told everywhere. Instead of the wealth and fame he could have claimed, he had chosen a mountain lair, high in the lonely country bordering on the clouds. There the grizzled old warrior kept company with snow leopards and awaited his old enemy, death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Two Legends Come to Audible
- By Carol on 06-26-17
By: David Gemmell
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The Legend of Huma
- Dragonlance: Heroes, Book 1
- By: Richard A. Knaak
- Narrated by: Richard Topol
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 810
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 741
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 744
Only fragments of the account of Huma survived the Cataclysm that broke the world of Krynn. The fullness of his tale has never been told – until now. One man took up the call to defend the world against the Queen of Darkness. He was the first Hero of the Lance, driven by his devotion to the Oath and the Measure and his love for a silver dragon. His life made him a hero. Here is the tale that made him a legend….
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4 out of 5 stars
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poor performance, good story
- By Tim & Michelle on 10-25-16
By: Richard A. Knaak
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The Hero and the Crown
- By: Robin McKinley
- Narrated by: Roslyn Alexander
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 756
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 663
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 672
Uncertain of the past, Aerin-sol, daughter of King Arlbeth, decides to forge her own future by challenging the lashing tongues of the dragon’s fire. Aerin’s proficiency as "the Dragon-slayer" sets her on a quest for the stolen Crown of Damar, believed to be in the hands of rebellious northerners who threaten to destroy the Damarian people and their home forever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Second only to Blue Sword
- By mkc on 01-18-13
By: Robin McKinley
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The Hammer and the Cross
- By: Harry Harrison
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
865 A.D. Warring kings rule over the British Isles, but the Church rules over the kings, threatening all who oppose them with damnation. Only the dreaded Vikings of Scandinavia do not fear the priests. Shef, the bastard son of a Norse raider and a captive English lady, is torn by divided loyalties and driven by strange visions that seem to come from Odin himself. A smith and warrior, he alone dares to imagine new weapons and tactics with which to carve out a kingdom.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't finish it
- By Susan on 07-22-16
By: Harry Harrison
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Raiders from the North: Empire of the Moghul
- By: Alex Rutherford
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Raiders from the North ushers in a bold, panoramic new historical series that tells the unknown story of the Moghul emperors, chronicling the rise and fall of one of the most powerful, opulent, and glittering dynasties in history.
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2 out of 5 stars
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History Lesson
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 09-08-12
By: Alex Rutherford
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Story5 out of 5 stars 20
In the country of Burgundy, the Sauval brothers have begun to terrorize the surrounding lands in an attempt to bring the area under their control. They raid the Red Keep, in hope of gaining it for themselves, only to be thwarted by Sir Roger and young Conan. Now they plot anew to steal the Keep from its rightful owner, Lady Anne. She, with Conan and her loyal followers, sets out to bring justice upon the evil brothers.
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Ivanhoe but fast paced
- By Amazon Customer on 05-12-18
By: Allen French
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Adam of the Road
- By: Elizabeth Janet Gray
- Narrated by: Stuart Blinder
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Eleven-year-old Adam loved to travel throughout 13th-century England with his father, a wandering minstrel, and his dog, Nick. But when Nick is stolen and his father disappears, Adam suddenly finds himself alone.
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Very Good Introduction to Daily Life in Medieval England
- By R. S. Corzine on 02-20-21
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The Shakespeare Stealer
- By: Gary Blackwood
- Narrated by: Stuart Blinder
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. His fearsome master has just one demand: steal Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" - or else. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's players perform. As full of twists and turns as a London alleyway, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama.
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Fun time
- By AdrienneBeamesderfer on 05-04-20
By: Gary Blackwood
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- K. Suth
- 02-11-23
Excellent Historical Fiction
A fun, interesting, and immersive listen. I enjoyed Sutcliff’s story craft and her obvious knowledge of Britain’s history.
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- richie
- 01-30-24
Great short story
Great book, quick and easy listen. I found the book more enjoyable than the movie.
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- Cheryl G. Best
- 10-25-19
Fantastic story, wonderfully read.
This book weaves an enthralling story of courage, friendship, and loyalty. The historical references, the relationships, and the adventure make this a great story for young boys, their fathers, and everyone else.
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- ERS
- 05-11-17
Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The plot was great the characters were very interesting it was perfect historical fiction.Awesome story.
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- Kathleen Palmer
- 04-23-23
Great Book
I loved this book! Rosemary Sutcliffe did an incredible job! Amazing story! Good historical fiction.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- C. Liddiard
- 01-12-11
Give it to us unabridged!
My rating is 3 stars because this is an abridged version and so Sutcliff's lyrical style is lost. She isn't one for fluff, unnecessary plot twists, excess conversation or needless explanatory narrative so the only thing to remove to shorten things up are her beautiful descriptions. The story and characters are up to her usual 5 star standards but after listening to unabridged versions of "The Silver Branch," "The Lantern Bearers," "The Shining Company," and "The Outcast," I knew something was wrong with this audio almost immediately. I should have looked closer because I never would have purchased an abridged version on purpose. Her books are not long enough to need to be abridged to make people read them.
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- carl801
- 09-09-07
Good Read
Well worth the time. Characters well drawn. Predictable.
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- joanna jackson
- 09-02-16
please read it's important
I died wednsday 2nd 2016 I am now in heaven I like it here oh. Wait I moved to Mexico and am now eating a taco same difference ALL THOSE TACO PLACES THAT SAY "Come for the best taco you will ever eat! THEY
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AMAERICAN TACOS SUCK THEY ARE JUST PLAIN BAD! ANY SCRAP OF AMERICA AND THE TACO IS RUINED, RUINED I SAY!!!!! ALL YOU PPL WHO MAKE TACOS AND THINK YOU ARE GOOD PPL BECAUSE YOU MAKE TACOS THAt YOU THINK ARE GOOD AND PURE I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU. DONT YOU DARE HIRE A SINGLE AMERICAN WORKER TO MAKE YO TACOS THEY WILL SLIP ONION POWDER AND CIANIDE OF THE LETTUCE (French vinegarett) INTO YOUR TACOSSS!!!!!!!!!! The reader was terrible I think he ate American tacos before he read this. Btw Watch the movie chaning Tatum is in it AND GUESS WHO DOESNT EAT CYANIDE TACOS!
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- Joel Campbell
- 09-22-18
LOVE IT!!!!!
This is an amazing book! I wish there was a sequel! Recommended by official book geek and book nerd
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- Den Ardinger
- 07-15-22
Excellent saga and well done
The book was much better than the movie but where have we heard that saying before? Rosemary Sutcliff did a fine job bringing life to one of history's mysteries. What happened to the Ninth Legion? I have heard that question for decades. She did a fine job spinning a tale around only a few hard historical and archaeological facts. Recommended for that ride in the country some weekend this summer.
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