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The Forgotten Legion (Forgotten Legion Chronicle Series) (Hardcover)

by Ben Kane (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Preface Publishing (1 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1848090080
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848090088
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 89,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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, a warrior and soothsayer, born enemy of Rome, but doomed to fight for the Republic in the Forgotten Legion. Brennus is a Gaul; the Romans killed his entire family. He rises to become one of the most famous and feared gladiators of his day - and mentor to the boy slave, Romulus, who dreams night and day of escape and of revenge.The lives of these four characters are bound and interwoven in a marvellous story which begins in a Rome riven by corruption, violence and political enmities, but ends far away, where Romulus, Brennus and Tarquinius find themselves fighting against the Parthians and overwhelming odds.

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They will fight for honour, for freedom and for revenge
THREE MEN
Tarquinius, Etruscan warrior and soothsayer. Brennus the Gaul, one of the most feared gladiators in Rome. And Romulus, the boy slave, sold to gladiator school, but dreaming of vengeance for himself and for his twin sister, Fabiola.
ONE WOMAN
Fabiola, sold into prostition at thirteen, loved by the second most powerful man in the Republic, driven by hatred for the unknown father who raped her mother.
SLAVES OF ROME
Their destiny is bound and interwoven in an odyssey which begins in a Rome riven by political corruption and violence, but ends far away, at the very border of the known world, where the tattered remnants of a once-huge Roman army – the Forgotten Legion – will fight against overwhelming odds, and the three men will meet their destiny.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first novel, 1 Jun 2008
By Paul Ell (NI, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book is really outstanding, all the more so as it's the author's first book. The research is impeccable, no doubt reflecting the author's long-standing interest in Roman history. It follows an Iggulden like model of interlacing several related stories following key characters before drawing them all together. The quality of the visualisation of ancient Rome also follows Iggulden and, if anything, is better. I'd recommend this novel certainly before Scarrow's books.
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding debut novel, 25 Jun 2008
By Mr. S. HNATIW (Braintree, Essex) - See all my reviews
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Anyone who enjoys historical fiction cannot go wrong with this book. As already mentioned there have been a number of novels published recently that have used or been based on Roman history. Up till now my favourite has been Of Merchants & Heroes by Paul Waters, and while this novel is set further along in Roman history, it is of the same quality. There is a raw energy in the description of Roman life and rule not unlike that of the mini series ROME, while the four main characters are equally engrossing. This is without a doubt one of the best debut novels I have ever read and I am greatly anticipating any further work.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Stunning - Wilbur Smith meets Gladiator, 31 Aug 2008
I have been waiting for this book for a long term having heard about the author's struggle to find a publisher for the book via a friend of mine who knows him.

Quite simply, it is a fabulous book. As previous reviewers have mentioned, it is obvious that an awful lot of research has gone into this book, and the writer's natural style of mixing both historical fact and gritty fiction meld together to form an exciting story that I found "unputdownable".

I eagerly await the remaining books in this series and would keep an eye out for further books from this budding new author...

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good But Lacks Focus
The Forgotten Legion is a pretty good addition to the 'Ancient Roman Adventure' genre. Its not up there with Simon Scarrow's Eagle series or the first three of Conn Iggulden's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Green

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read for this first-timer.
Okay. I'm a gal who who likes historical fiction-- but knows NOTHING about the military aspect of the genre. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Seyi

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Scarrow - then this really competes!!!
Excellent book and educates the reader that Legion life was not all glory but supported a system that was based on slavery. Could not put it down!
Published 1 month ago by R. J. Nichol

1.0 out of 5 stars "Predictable"
In one ancient myth the Gods punished a man by revealing his whole future to him but condemned him to be unable to change it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sgt Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars The Forgotten Legion by an unforgettable author
If you've read and enjoyed Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, you will really enjoy this author's style. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Hall

2.0 out of 5 stars Spare me the pseudo mysticism
I love Scarrow's Macro and Cato novels and am always on the look out for similar fare. I tried Napier's Atilla series and Manda Scott's Boudicca books but gave up on both because... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Stringer

4.0 out of 5 stars A plea to the author
I have loved Roman history for longer than you would care to know and have enjoyed many works of both fact and fiction on the topic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. C. DAVIES

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start to what might be a great series.
I really enjoyed this novel by Kane, as a first time author he has produced a stunning debut. The Forgotten Legion is very well written and well realised, you get a great sense of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by B.K.Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten - Not if you Kane read it....
Romans fighting for their lives in an unusual location , against adversity , and I picked it up every available moment to march with them.. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patrick J. Murray

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I loved this book. I came across this book by accident and usually would not be persuaded to pick up a book that had even a whiff of war or dry historical tales. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. A. Wood

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