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Spartacus: The Gladiator

The action-packed, rip-roaring historical epic from the Sunday Times bestseller (Spartacus 1)

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Spartacus
Unabridged

17 hours 43 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC.Historically very little is known about Spartacus. We know that he came from Thrace, a land north of Greece, that he once fought in the Roman legions and ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC.Historically very little is known about Spartacus. We know that he came from Thrace, a land north of Greece, that he once fought in the Roman legions and
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The Forgotten Legion

(The Forgotten Legion Chronicles No. 1)

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Series series
Unabridged

17 hours 28 min

Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman on his way home from a good night out. At 13 years old, they and their mother are sold: Romulus to gladiator school, Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in Rome, and their mother into obscurity and death in the salt mines.Tarquinius is an Etruscan, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman on his way home from a good night out. At 13 years old, they and their mother are sold: Romulus to gladiator school, Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in Rome, and their mother into obscurity and death in the salt mines.Tarquinius is an Etruscan,
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Venus in Furs

by Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Abridged

2 hours 39 min

This is the best known work of the Austrian writer and poet Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch who based this tale of love, humiliation and obsession largely on his own life and gave the English language the word masochism. A compelling well written story it has inspired and influenced many psychologists, artists, writers and musicians from Thomas Mann to the Velvet Underground and even Freud, since its ... Read more

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This is the best known work of the Austrian writer and poet Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch who based this tale of love, humiliation and obsession largely on his own life and gave the English language the word masochism. A compelling well written story it has inspired and influenced many psychologists, artists, writers and musicians from Thomas Mann to the Velvet Underground and even Freud, since its
... Read more

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The Road to Rome

(The Forgotten Legion Chronicles No. 3)

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Unabridged

16 hours 42 min

Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus's twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. Soon after, Romulus fights at Zela, the vicious battle where Caesar ... Read more

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Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus's twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. Soon after, Romulus fights at Zela, the vicious battle where Caesar
... Read more
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Hannibal: Clouds of War

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Unabridged

14 hours 21 min

As Rome's war with Carthage continues, two friends - now on opposing sides - confront each other in one of the most brutal sieges of all time. A new Hannibal novel by the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Legion series.213 BC. Syracuse. Under the merciless Sicilian sun, a city is at war.Outside the walls, a vast Roman army waits. Yet the city’s incredible defences, designed by ... Read more

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As Rome's war with Carthage continues, two friends - now on opposing sides - confront each other in one of the most brutal sieges of all time. A new Hannibal novel by the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Legion series.213 BC. Syracuse. Under the merciless Sicilian sun, a city is at war.Outside the walls, a vast Roman army waits. Yet the city’s incredible defences, designed by
... Read more
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Hannibal: Enemy of Rome

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Unabridged

19 hours 39 min

In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean. Now a brilliant young Carthaginian general, called Hannibal, is out for revenge. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, Hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of Hannibal, and Quintus, son of a Roman equestrian and landowner. A disastrous ... Read more

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In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean. Now a brilliant young Carthaginian general, called Hannibal, is out for revenge. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, Hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of Hannibal, and Quintus, son of a Roman equestrian and landowner. A disastrous
... Read more
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Hannibal: Fields of Blood

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Unabridged

16 hours 5 min

The fields of Cannae provide the setting for one of the bloodiest battles in history. But who will triumph? Hannibal and his warrior army, or the mighty legions of Rome.By Ben Kane, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hannibal: Enemy of Rome.Hannibal's campaign to defeat Rome continues as he marches south to confront his enemy.With him is a young soldier, Hanno. Like his general, Hanno burns to ... Read more

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The fields of Cannae provide the setting for one of the bloodiest battles in history. But who will triumph? Hannibal and his warrior army, or the mighty legions of Rome.By Ben Kane, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hannibal: Enemy of Rome.Hannibal's campaign to defeat Rome continues as he marches south to confront his enemy.With him is a young soldier, Hanno. Like his general, Hanno burns to
... Read more
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Hannibal: The Patrol

(Short Story)

by Ben Kane ...

Narrated by Michael Praed ...

Unabridged

1 hour 28 min

The thrilling prequel to Ben Kane's Hannibal: Fields of Blood. An exclusive straight to digital short story.WINTER 218 BCIn Cisalpine Gaul, a Carthaginian patrol is moving stealthily through thick woodland.It’s led by Hanno, one of Hannibal’s young officers, and his second-in-command Mutt.Famished and cold, they are making for a town full of the grain that they desperately need.But the local Gauls ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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The thrilling prequel to Ben Kane's Hannibal: Fields of Blood. An exclusive straight to digital short story.WINTER 218 BCIn Cisalpine Gaul, a Carthaginian patrol is moving stealthily through thick woodland.It’s led by Hanno, one of Hannibal’s young officers, and his second-in-command Mutt.Famished and cold, they are making for a town full of the grain that they desperately need.But the local Gauls
... Read more

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Music & Silence

by Rose Tremain ...

Narrated by Michael Praed, Clare Wille, Alison Dowling ...

Abridged

7 hours 54 min

The award-winning Music & Silence is one of Tremain’s most popular works. Set in the court of Christian IV of Denmark during the seventeenth century, it is a beautiful and enduring tale of love, intrigue and betrayal. Part history, part imagination, Music & Silence lyrically evokes the rich tapestry of court life. The obsessions and secret woes of a host of memorable characters are brilliantly ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The award-winning Music & Silence is one of Tremain’s most popular works. Set in the court of Christian IV of Denmark during the seventeenth century, it is a beautiful and enduring tale of love, intrigue and betrayal. Part history, part imagination, Music & Silence lyrically evokes the rich tapestry of court life. The obsessions and secret woes of a host of memorable characters are brilliantly
... Read more

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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

The immersive and action-packed historical adventure series from bestseller Anthony Riches

by Anthony Riches ...

Narrated by Saul Reichlin ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Empire series
Unabridged

13 hours 40 min

Fresh from their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia, on the north-eastern edge of the Roman Empire, with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power.The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the marauding Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered ... Read more

$21.99 USD

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Fresh from their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia, on the north-eastern edge of the Roman Empire, with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power.The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the marauding Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
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Fortress of Spears: Empire III

The iconic historical adventure series from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

by Anthony Riches ...

Narrated by Saul Reichlin ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Empire series
Unabridged

13 hours 45 min

'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The bone crunching, blood letting and all our fury of ancient warfare is brought vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Totally enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A damn fine read' B... ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The bone crunching, blood letting and all our fury of ancient warfare is brought vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Totally enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A damn fine read' B...
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Arena: Challenger (Part Two of the Roman Arena Series)

by Simon Scarrow, T. J. Andrews ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Arena
Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

The second novella in Simon Scarrow's Roman Arena series, following novice gladiator Pavo's next gruelling test, which will put mentor Macro's loyalties on the line.Rome under the rule of the ruthless new Emperor Claudius is a dangerous place. Condemned to gladiator school Marcus Valerius Pavo, the son of a treasonous general, is a celebrated hero following a dramatic victory in the arena. Now he ... Read more

$4.99 USD

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The second novella in Simon Scarrow's Roman Arena series, following novice gladiator Pavo's next gruelling test, which will put mentor Macro's loyalties on the line.Rome under the rule of the ruthless new Emperor Claudius is a dangerous place. Condemned to gladiator school Marcus Valerius Pavo, the son of a treasonous general, is a celebrated hero following a dramatic victory in the arena. Now he
... Read more

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