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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V
- Author
- Anthony Riches
- Narrator
- Saul Reichlin
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 25 October 2012
- Run Time
- 13 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the marauding Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered auxiliaries are entrusted with their safety in the face of a barbarian invasion.
Beset by both the Sarmatian horde and more subtle threats offered by men who should be their comrades, the Tungrians must also come to terms with the danger posed by a new and unexpected enemy.
They will have to fight to the death to save the honour of the empire - and their own skins.
'Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden
(P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton
Critics Review
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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.
Conn Iggulden
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A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.
Ben Kane
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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.
Manda Scott
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'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'
History Today on THE LEOPARD SWORD
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'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'
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Details
- Author
- Anthony Riches
- Narrator
- Saul Reichlin
- Duration
- 13 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 October 2012
- ISBN
- 9781444767971
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical fiction
Synopsis
Fresh from their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia, on the north-eastern edge of the Roman Empire, with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power. The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the marauding Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered auxiliaries are entrusted with their safety in the face of a barbarian invasion. Beset by both the Sarmatian horde and more subtle threats offered by men who should be their comrades, the Tungrians must also come to terms with the danger posed by a new and unexpected enemy. They will have to fight to the death to save the honour of the empire - and their own skins.'Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden(P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton
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