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Narrated by:
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Bill Wallis
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Robert Harris
About this listen
Rome, 63 BC. In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire, seven men are struggling for power. Cicero is consul, Caesar his ruthless young rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catilina a psychopath, Clodius an ambitious playboy.
The stories of these real historical figures - their alliances and betrayals, their cruelties and seductions, their brilliance and their crimes - are all interleaved to form this epic novel. Its narrator is Tiro, a slave who serves as confidential secretary to the wily, humane, complex Cicero. He knows all his master's secrets - a dangerous position to be in.
From the discovery of a child's mutilated body, through judicial execution and a scandalous trial, to the brutal unleashing of the Roman mob, Lustrum is a study in the timeless enticements and horrors of power.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-03-16
In the footsteps of a hero...
If you could sum up Lustrum in three words, what would they be?
Living with Cicero
Who was your favorite character and why?
Tiro - the man is a hero himself !
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All of it!
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes! laughed out loud!...some of Cicero's scathing sarcasm to his enemies
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It is so well written but even so well narrated ! Bravo!! the different characters come alive and it feels like you are actually there, witnessing it all, feeling all the emotion and skulduggery and being part of the plot !! an excellent narration
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- Miss Kate Grenyer
- 28-03-20
Best reading I've heard
Robert Harris is brilliant as always, but it was the narration that sets this appart.
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- Dolly
- 06-05-21
Brilliant
Well written. Well narrated. Enjoyed every moment. Harris brings history to life like no other
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- Wellington Boot
- 29-05-23
Superb narration really brings it to life.
Great narration with amazing characterisation of the different voices makes this a highly recommended book.
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- Mad dad
- 25-06-18
A crucial instalment in the trilogy
I must admit, I found the start of this book slow, and challenging. Such a lot of names and relationships to remember. I was on the verge of giving up, but persisted, as I had been gripped by “Imperium” as an exciting courtroom thriller; and had heard such good things about the next instalment.
The second half of the book really gets going and then the story becomes another heart in the mouth epic of politics, power and corruption, and the challenges of sticking to one’s values when faced with insurmountable obstacles.
This story has many parallels of today, and is a warning to us all of how we fail to learn from history time and time again.
Persist to the end, if you falter. This book is worth it.
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- Liberal squirrel
- 13-12-16
Great book that improves as you persevere.
Overall this is an exceptional book. It requires some perseverance though as the second quarter is at times dry to the point of drought. Back stabbing, deception, plots within plots within Machiavellian plots make this in the end a great listen which follows the darker path set by the middle chapter of some of the greatest literary trilogies. Brilliantly read, brilliant book. I would highly recommend.
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- Steve H.
- 02-09-21
perfect
brilliant story which I have read but loved listening over 😀 👏 👌 👍
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- James
- 10-02-23
Bill Wallis thank you.
Heartbreaking to say goodbye to a friend who I know will not tell me of his story in Robert Harris third part of this trilogy. Simply a fantastic listen.
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- Mark Butler
- 30-10-24
The rise and fall of the Cicero empire
This is as good as the last book.
The story continues like an action novel. So great that this is all real events. To hear about the politics and how all the famous Roman’s came to power and the way they all interacted is really interesting.
It does show what a blunt world they lived in. This is the super-rich, and they are all in a mates group where they have their friends and enemies, like a super dangerous version of playground relationships. The women are also portrayed well. You can see that while it is very much run by males, they have their ways and place in the processes of how Rome is run.
Even though the story is probably well known to you the plot does not lose any of its potency. In fact it is even better as this is bring to life the drier history from school.
Keep on reading…
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-10-18
third time on this book
Bill Wallace reads this so well it may as well be a radio play. Third time on this. stunning.
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