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Arena
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- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 15 August 2013
- Run Time
- 15 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
It is AD 41. The city of Rome is a dangerous place.
Optio Macro of the Second Legion, recently decorated for courage on the battlefield, can't wait to leave the teeming city behind. He's dismayed when he's compelled to stay in Rome to train Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young gladiatorial recruit.
Though fearless Pavo has fought for his life before, he's a novice in the arenas. But he's a driven man, with a goal dearer than survival - to avenge his father's death at the hands of a champion gladiator. Will he live to face his nemesis?
ARENA has previously been published as five separate ebook novellas. This print edition brings the complete series together.
(P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Bernard Cornwell
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Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Independent
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Ferocious and compelling
Daily Express
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Gripping and moving
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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A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Sunday Sport
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Rollicking good fun
Mail on Sunday
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A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller
BBC History Magazine
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Details
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Duration
- 15 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 August 2013
- ISBN
- 9781472207258
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, Adventure / action fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
ARENA is a Sunday Times bestselling novel from Simon Scarrow, author of INVICTUS, CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR, and T.J. Andrews. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily ExpressIt is AD 41. The city of Rome is a dangerous place.Optio Macro of the Second Legion, recently decorated for courage on the battlefield, can't wait to leave the teeming city behind. He's dismayed when he's compelled to stay in Rome to train Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young gladiatorial recruit. Though fearless Pavo has fought for his life before, he's a novice in the arenas. But he's a driven man, with a goal dearer than survival - to avenge his father's death at the hands of a champion gladiator. Will he live to face his nemesis?ARENA has previously been published as five separate ebook novellas. This print edition brings the complete series together.(P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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