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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

By: Anthony Riches
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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MEET MARCUS VALERIUS, THE LEGENDARY HERO.

'A master of the genre' The Times

Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonourable 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.

Thrilling, authentic and action-packed, Wounds of Honour launched the incredible EMPIRE series, and catapulted Anthony Riches to the very top of the historical adventure genre.

©2009 Anthony Riches (P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Military Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting War

Editorial 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.

Great Story • Gripping Adventure • Exceptional Narrator • Well-researched Historical Fiction • Solid Storyline
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This was my introduction to this author. Enjoyed the story and narrative. Look forward to continuing the series.

Entertaining read

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If you like swords and sandals and well thought out historical fiction...this is a great series

Well researched and a treat for the Roman History fan

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Fans of Roman Legions in Britannia will like this story. Nicely detailed descriptions of battles and the carnage they inflict. It's a well researched and written book. I was warned about the voice of Marcus...eh...top notch voice work though.

I enjoyed it. I'll read the next one.

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A marathon of brilliant Story telling.
it is a powerful witness of events of history and intrigue as well as another adventure of Intrigue.

gripping adventure and solid story

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The whole series is excellent! I bought them all one after another. Could not stop listening.

Outstanding!

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Great story, with a great performance. Can’t wait for book 2.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it if you like historical novels.

Great story

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also required to write a 15 word review however I think I stated already exceptional narrator

exceptional narrator...

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this audiobook have strong character development as well as a good story. The performance was well done and entertaining.

great historical fiction read!

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If he had Pebbles narrate this I think we would have a real winning series. Plenty of fast passed action with a good storyline. Worth a listen.

NOT BAD FOR SOMETHING I STUMBLED UPON

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Of all the Roman Era, Legion centered novels I've read or listened to, this one is by far on the bottom my list. Why? The ugly "T" above says it all including a narrator as exciting as a buried Sparta.

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