Terra Incognita
A Novel of the Roman Empire
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Narrated by:
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Simon Vance
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By:
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Ruth Downie
About this listen
But the edge of the Roman Empire is a volatile place; the independent tribes of the North dwell near its borders. These hinterlands are the homeland of Ruso's slave, Tilla, who has scores of her own to settle there: Her tribespeople, under the leadership of the mysterious Stag Man, are fomenting a rebellion against Roman control, and her former lover is implicated in the grisly murder of a soldier. Ruso, once again unwillingly pulled into a murder investigation, is appalled to find that Tilla is still spending time with the prime suspect. Worse, he is honor-bound to try to prove the man innocent - and the army wrong - by finding another culprit. Soon both Ruso's and Tilla's lives are in jeopardy, as is the future of their burgeoning romance.
Terra Incognita shines light on a remote corner of the ancient world, where Ruso's luck is running short - again.
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend us your ears: listen to the first book, Medicus.©2008 Ruth Downie (P)2008 TantorListeners also enjoyed...
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"Who would guess that life and death in the far reaches of the Roman Empire could be so darn funny?" ( Library Journal)
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- David Michael Murphy
- 11-11-23
Very Like Falco
And in a good way! Very enjoyable. I read comments on the accents, and as a Belfast man I’m always wary of “Norn Irn” accents, but I feel the fit the awkward, uncooperative Britons very well! Most depictions of Romans have them speaking in English accents, and these didn’t exist in Roman times. Given that that the accents of people from the north of Ireland are mostly Celts from Southern Ireland & Scots, it’s likely close enough. Great story, plot pace & narration. I’ll be looking for more of these!
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- Mair
- 26-12-20
Great Follow Up
Amusing, witty and well written. Fans of Tilla and her Medicus will enjoy this second instalment.
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- Newton-Harris Family
- 26-01-24
Excellent!
Another brilliant chapter in Russo and Tilla’s story. Loving this series. So glad I found it!
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- B. Seed
- 18-05-24
Breath of fresh air!
Lovely tongue-in-cheek delivery of witty and perceptive turns of phrase throughout this book make it a refreshing listen. Engaging story with good characters, too. Not great literature, but perfect for times when you want to be entertained. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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- M. A. Lee
- 17-11-23
A good story, well told with likeable characters
I really enjoyed the Falco series and this has a similar and familiar feel. I enjoy the narration, the gentle humour and observations and look forward to the next one.
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- A L DOWIE
- 11-08-24
Very enjoyable
Good story. Great characters. Interesting well researched historical background. Witty, well written and highly entertaining.
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- Angela
- 06-09-17
Gentle listen while lots goes on
This book, like the previous one, feels gentle while still keeping the interest going in the characters and the mystery. When starting I think I'm going to get bored but then I realise - some time later - not only have I not been bored but I'm wanting to know what happens next, to whom and why.
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- d.r
- 04-07-18
love it
I love the characters .mild suspence and how subtly but unresistable it takes my imagination
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- Zazafraz
- 05-05-24
Borderland intrigue.
Our favorite local of Britannia and her Medic yet again out, with another mystery, and lots of background story and character developments. As fun as the first installment - still creating likable characters, a fitting flow of storytelling and exploring, without losing the listener. I do enjoy this series a lot so far, and it’s definitely fun to be put in the shoes of people living 1900 years ago.
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- Cate toward
- 21-10-17
Accent?
My only problem is, what seems to be the choice of the vaugely Northern Irish accent for the northern Britons. Seems a very odd choice. other than that, I loved it.
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