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Rome: The Emperor's Spy (Rome 1)
- Author
- Manda Scott
- Narrator
- Philip Stevens
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 11 February 2021
- Run Time
- 18 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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From bestselling author MC Scott, a heady, fast-paced and exciting historical adventure full of religious and political tensions, passion and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.
AD 64: Rome is burning. Only one man can save it.
The Emperor: Nero, Emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn.
The Spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn't, his life - and that of thousands of others - is in terrible danger.
The Chariot Boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the Emperor and the Spy.
Who will win this game, where death stalks the drivers - on the track and off it.
"As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate..." - The Independent.
"A gripping tale..." - Daily Mail.
"I was totally engrossed..." - Reader review.
© Manda Scott 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Critics Review
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As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate
Independent
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A gripping tale, with more to come
Daily Mail
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A heady, fast-paced, well-written, and exciting book...Brilliant stuff
Shropshire Star
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Details
- Author
- Manda Scott
- Narrator
- Philip Stevens
- Duration
- 18 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 February 2021
- ISBN
- 9781473591967
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Political / legal thriller, Esoteric thriller, Espionage and spy thriller, Narrative theme: politics / economics, European history: the Romans
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author MC Scott, a heady, fast-paced and exciting historical adventure full of religious and political tensions, passion and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.AD 64: Rome is burning. Only one man can save it. The Emperor: Nero, Emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn.The Spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn't, his life - and that of thousands of others - is in terrible danger.The Chariot Boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the Emperor and the Spy. Who will win this game, where death stalks the drivers - on the track and off it."As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate..." - The Independent."A gripping tale..." - Daily Mail."I was totally engrossed..." - Reader review. © Manda Scott 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
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