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The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI

Empire, Book 6

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By: Anthony Riches
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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 The barbarian leader Calgus defies both his barbarian captors and Britannia's legions - and Marcus Aquila - once more in the sixth thrilling novel in the Empire sequence, praised by fellow-authors Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Manda Scott.

The Tungrian auxiliary cohorts return to Hadrian's Wall after their successful Dacian campaign, only to find Britannia in chaos. The legions are overstretched, struggling to man the forts of the northern frontier in the face of increasing barbarian resistance.

The Tungrians are the only soldiers who can be sent into the northern wastes, far beyond the long abandoned wall built by Antoninus, where a lost symbol of imperial power of the Sixth Victorious Legion is reputed to await them. Protected by an impassable swamp and hidden in a fortress atop a high mountain, the eagle of the Sixth legion must be recovered if the legion is to survive.

Marcus and his men must penetrate the heart of the enemy's strength, ghosting through a deadly wilderness patrolled by vicious huntresses before breaching the walls of the Fang, an all-but-impregnable fort, if they are to rescue the legion's venerated standard. If successful their escape will be twice as perilous, with the might of a barbarian tribe at their heels.

(P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2013 Anthony Riches Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military

Critic reviews

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.
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.
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.
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'
'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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Where does The Eagle's Vengeance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Great series of books - and this is not different - Im totally hooked - chain-listening to the entire series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Eagle's Vengeance?

Great narrator - great story

Which character – as performed by Saul Reichlin – was your favourite?

I love the depiction of the motley Barbarians

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but unabridged takes too long

Any additional comments?

Outstanding book in an outstanding series.

Great series

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mouthwatering end to a roller coaster ride of emotions once again the brilliance of the authors pen delivers a page turning can't put down novel, brought to life masterfully by the narrator.

thrilling adventure

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

definitely recommend it, the whole series in fact, the books flow into each other seamlessly.

What other book might you compare The Eagle's Vengeance to, and why?

I started this series after I had exhausted the Conn Iggulden roman and Genghis Khan series (also recommended)

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was good, and each character had their own voice although the women were pretty poor.

Any additional comments?

The only bad thing about this series is I am getting fed up with the word HEFT/HEFTED and Nocked (?) they are repeated used throughout the series and are starting to jar!

really good series of books

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i would highly recommend! fantastic series, very detailed and complex with individual story arch for different characters

brilliant! binge session through the series.

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best yet. audio is brilliant, except for 2 or 3 hilarious voices put on. lots of twists. first audio book I have listened to in 1 day

brilliant book. loving the series

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