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Vindolanda
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Series: Vindolanda, Book 1
- Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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Summary
AD 98. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over 20 years' time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now, defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome.
It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain.
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- Ray Carpenter
- 31-01-18
First class novel...
Excellent characters and story line.. would recommend this book to anyone who loves history and the Roman period...
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- Mr. Gordon Downie
- 04-09-18
Vindolanda
Loved this book from start to finish. It is obvious that the author has a wide knowledge of the Roman army and it’s activities in northern Britain at this time. I must also give high praise to the reader who brought the times and the characters to life.
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- The Curator
- 09-02-18
At last a proper roman novel
Adrian Goldsworthy is not someone who would write drivel about roman Britain so I thought I’d be in safe hands. To find the spark for the novel was the party invite from the Vindolanda tablets made me way more excited than it probably should but it worked so well. Peter Noble is to be praised for not mangling the Latin terms as so many narrators do. All those blokes churning out Roman military boys own stories should be force fed this book to see how it’s done.
52 people found this helpful
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- Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
- 15-08-18
impeccable research
loving historical fiction as I do, the best books are by academics giving the reader an insight into the era, and Adrian Goldsworthy is premiere of these. there is of course a great story evolved around this research with characters good and bad on both sides with plenty of intrigue and descriptive battles, all of which I thourghly enjoyed. I can only hope audible release more of his work.
13 people found this helpful
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- Turquelblue
- 18-02-19
Another Spaghetti Centurion
As the epilogue shows, you cannot fault the historical research. However, being a good historian does not necessarily make you a good novelist. Characters are a bit too one dimensional and plot line rather full of clichés. Battle scenes are not too bad.
Still, as a debut not bad but Bernard Cornwell has little to fear.
As usual, great narration by Peter Noble.
10 people found this helpful
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- Paul T.
- 26-04-19
Entertaining, exciting historical fiction
This is an engrossing listen with a flawed centurion fighting a plot against an embattled Roman army trying to maintain order in rebellious Northern Britain. The action sequences were exciting but I question the superhuman fighting abilities of the hero and his auxiliary sidekick. Glad to read that this is a first in a series, the Roman equivalent of a Jack Reacher.
8 people found this helpful
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- JC
- 15-04-19
enjoyable listen
engaging fictional tale of what life might have been in the Northern most reach of Roman Britian. Set some years before the building of Hadrian's wall the Author has used his extensive knowledge if what is known if the period to bring this story world to life.
7 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-04-18
Fantastic!
Absolutely gripping throughout, and narrated well. Very historically accurate and informative, tells the story with great attention to detail.
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- Marie grice
- 11-06-18
must read
this book!
captured my attention from page 1 and never stopped. historical correctness makes this book come alive giving you the ideal platform next to the charactors, making you live ever heart stopping moment. cant wait to start book 2 in this Ferox series! Thank you!
6 people found this helpful
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- jjm
- 11-09-18
great dramatisation and attention to detail
fast paced and intricate in detail. the author has seriously done his homework, great read.
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- Daniel P. Fradl
- 28-06-18
Much like Bernard Cornwell in style
I really enjoyed this and already bought the 2nd in the series (only two so far) on kindle -- 2nd not out in audio at the time of this writing. It's very much like Cornwell's books (The Last Kingdom series, Sharpe's Rifles, etc). The author has written many histories of the Roman era and so his fiction is very authentic. Five stars for those who like rugged historical fiction.
Note I gave only 3 stars for performance. The narrator would not maintain volume when he was in the various characters, and sometimes basically whispered when a character whispered. Sometimes he would trail off the end of sentences, for effect. The problem is that I had to turn up the volume, then BAM he's at full volume again, I turn down, he goes soft, I turn up, then BAM. I am not sure if this is narrator or the sound engineer not compensating but I don't normally have to do continually adjust my volume like this.
22 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-18
If only all historical novels were this accurate!
An impeccable historical novel by someone who coincidentally happens to be an authority in the field. Not academic at all though, quite dramatic and enjoyable.
15 people found this helpful
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- Alvin
- 18-09-18
Really, really good
As far as historical fiction goes this has to be one of the best works I’ve read (or listened to) apart from Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. As someone who loves history the level of detail described in the historical notes at the end add a lot to the story. Look forward to seeing more fictional work from this author!
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- KC
- 07-02-18
Action, Adventure, Mystery
Enjoyed the story, which is complete with action, adventure, and mystery. Very compelling plot and I did not want to stop listening. The historical context was vivid and I felt like I was there. Recommended!
17 people found this helpful
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- Zecheriah
- 11-11-18
Entertaining and Informative
Goldsworthy has been a go to author when it comes to Ancient Rome in his non-fiction writings, and now his historical fiction too. This fast past novel drips with pathos, and you feel like you are getting enlightened on how Romano-Britain functioned.
#AncientRome #historicalfiction #AncientBritain #Tagsgiving
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- Joshua
- 28-12-18
Yeah I loved it
So I am new to this portion of Roman History. Or I should say fictional history. Many of the terms used in the beginning were very foreign to me but as the story progressed and I did some side investigation I came to understand. The story and the narration are amazing. First with the story, it drew me in and established the characters, without leaving me in the dust. The narration, voices and accents brought it to life... Side note I’m pretty sure one or two sounded like Sean Connery.
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- Dennis Jameson
- 02-06-18
Historical Fiction written by an Historian!
What a concept. Fiction written by an actual scholar of the times. Probably as plausible a narrative of the times as any. It's worth a second read.
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- Neil Ring
- 24-04-20
A Vivid Journey to Roman Britain...Outstanding!
The author, Adrian Goldsworthy, is a scholar of Roman history. In ``Vindolanda'' he writes a masterful novel solidly based on history and exciting fiction. Without doubt the best historic fiction I've read in very long time. As a suggestion, I would recommend that one read the author's notes at the end of the book. These notes explain the historic events upon which the novel is based. (YouTube has some interesting videos showing the archaeological work that is being done at Vindolanda.)
The narrator, Peter Noble, does wonderful work in portraying all the book's characters. He gives a distinct voice and accent to each.
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- Jose A.
- 25-02-20
Who to those who know nothing of Ancient Rome
The book is great, but the character names get confusing to keep straight through the first half of the book. Also, unless you are familiar with the ancient Roman army, its weapons, and its tactics, you might be a bit lost.
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- BVerité
- 14-04-20
Excellent historical fiction!
This author has written definitive Roman histories of so many important people, so many important times. He’s more than well-versed to create historical fiction that truly keeps the”historical” front and center, without neglecting the fascinating “fictional” heart of the work. Excited for the next 2 books!
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