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The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7)
Eagles of the Empire (Related to this series)
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- Russell Boulter
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 14 June 2012
- Run Time
- 11 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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THE EAGLE IN THE SAND is the action-packed seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell. 'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent
Judaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a 'hearts and minds' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives' rebellions have become bolder.
Not only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...
(P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Bernard Cornwell
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Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice
Daily Express
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A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy
The Times
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A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Good Book Guide
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Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Independent
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Rollicking good fun
Mail on Sunday
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[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended
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Details
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- Russell Boulter
- Duration
- 11 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 June 2012
- ISBN
- 9780755399345
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, European history: the Romans, Ancient warfare, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE IN THE SAND is the action-packed seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell. 'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' IndependentJudaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a 'hearts and minds' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives' rebellions have become bolder.Not only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...(P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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