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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

Empire, Book 1

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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

By: Anthony Riches
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Thrilling, authentic, and action packed, this novel introduces soldier hero Marcus Valerius: a centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century during a revolt against the Roman Empire.

Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonorable death by power-crazed emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall, and lie low until he can hope for justice. Then a rebel army sweeps down from the wastes north of the wall, and Marcus has to prove he's hard enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal, violent war.

©2009 Anthony Riches (P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction War & Military War

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Editor reviews

Meet Marcus Valerius Aquila, brave centurion and condemned hero, in Book One Wounds of Honour, written by Anthony Riches and read by professional narrator Saul Reichlin. Marcus is in hiding from the Imperial Army who executed his father. He takes on an alias and lives in secret among the outcasts of Hadrian’s Wall. Then fate catches up with him and he must soon come out of the shadows to lead an entire army into war against the rebels. His path is wrought with danger but he fights for victory, justice and honour. Available now from Audible.
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Enjoyed the story easy listening, onto the next book in the story.
narrator has some strange accents.

easy Listening

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What a great start to a series, well performed and a nice mix of characters

Superb

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Well narrated and captivating from the off. I have already read the books but enjoyed listening to the just as much. My husband says he is going to hide my earphones!

Wonderful listen

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Would you listen to Wounds of Honour again? Why?

Yes. It took me a little while to get used to Saul Reichlin's voice which I have heard previously but once used to it really enjoyed the story.

What did you like best about this story?

Character development and interaction. Clearly well researched. Action was good as well.

What aspect of Saul Reichlin’s performance might you have changed?

none

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

They came, they saw, they conquered

Great to have good stories to look forward to.

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Took me a couple of chapters to get hooked, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Just bought the 2nd book in the series as soon as I finished. highly recommended

Excellent

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An excellent yarn. The battle scenes had realism and authenticity. Performance well done. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more.

Brooke Lane

Roman adventure comes alive

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The author and reader is great at keeping the the suspense cooking just long enough.

There were a few times I was think, ‘come in man read faster, I want to know what happens!’

Looking forward to next book.

Well written book.

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Just start it!very good and easy listening. Great characters and the second books is just as good 😊

Great find

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Excellent story line, brilliant narration and damn realistic!!! Truly worth listening to as it brings the last years of the second century Roman world to life.

Fantastic....

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Where does Wounds of Honour rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not the best but I have listened to a lot worse. Nice to be in the roman legions era, made a good change from the detective stories I often listen toot

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wounds of Honour?

The battle scenes one was there in the midst of the blood and glory, per haps not for the very screemish

Have you listened to any of Saul Reichlin’s other performances? How does this one compare?

don't know as the first book I have listened too

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

neither

Good story

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