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The Roman Empire is crumbling, and a shadow looms in the east... 376 AD: the Eastern Roman Empire is alone against the tide of barbarians swelling on her borders. Emperor Valens juggles the paltry border defences to stave off invasion from the Goths north of the Danube. Meanwhile, in Constantinople, a pact between faith and politics spawns a lethal plot that will bring the dark and massive hordes from the east crashing down on these struggling borders. The fates conspire to see Numerius Vitellius Pavo, enslaved as a boy after the death of his legionary father, thrust into the limitanei, the border legions, just before they are sent to recapture the long-lost eastern Kingdom of Bosporus. He is cast into the jaws of this plot, so twisted that the survival of the entire Roman world hangs in the balance...
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I have no hesitation in recommending this to lovers of Roman military fiction, and indeed anyone else who enjoys a great tale. The book actually interested me a lot more than I expected, particularly due to the setting. I am a fan of Roman history and have a good grounding in the subject, but mostly in the late Republic and Principate era. This book is set during the dusk of traditional Rome, in the late 4th century, with the Emperor Valens, Comitatensis troops, bishops, Goths, Constantinople and the Black Sea region. I recently became interested in this era after visiting Istanbul and 'Legionary' just expanded on that, dragging me in.
The plot is complex and extremely well-constructed, far more neatly than I realised at first, with twists and cliffhangers. The settings are beautifully described and leave the reader with a well-presented view. The characters are believable, interesting and appropriately sympathetic or loatheful.
In short, this is well worth the price and the time. It is, simply, an excellent read. Sequel, mister Doherty?
The plot is complex and extremely well-constructed, far more neatly than I realised at first, with twists and cliffhangers. The settings are beautifully described and leave the reader with a well-presented view. The characters are believable, interesting and appropriately sympathetic or loatheful.
In short, this is well worth the price and the time. It is, simply, an excellent read. Sequel, mister Doherty?
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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When I first purchased this ebook,I have to confess that I was a little apprehensive.
As a huge fan of Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and David Gemmell, I was initially doubtful that this little known writer would be able to produce the goods.
I'm pleased to say, I couldn't have been more wrong!
'Legionary' is a fantastic story of heroism and deceit; love and camaraderie. It is well written with lavish detail of both characters and scene setting. It has gory battle scenes and enough cliff-hangers for you to want to keep on reading 'just one more chapter'. I found myself totally engrossed and just couldn't put it down!
I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of this genre.
As a huge fan of Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and David Gemmell, I was initially doubtful that this little known writer would be able to produce the goods.
I'm pleased to say, I couldn't have been more wrong!
'Legionary' is a fantastic story of heroism and deceit; love and camaraderie. It is well written with lavish detail of both characters and scene setting. It has gory battle scenes and enough cliff-hangers for you to want to keep on reading 'just one more chapter'. I found myself totally engrossed and just couldn't put it down!
I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of this genre.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed this book. It is set in an era that I am not very familiar with as I tend to stick to books set in the Republic or the Princeipate so this was new ground for me. The author brings to life the fear and uncertainty of the late Roman world. As the glory and power of the legions wane they face their toughest test as hoards of barbarian horsemen push at the porous borders. The author also brings to life a great cast of characters.
They start as three different threads that tell their own stories but all come together at the final climactic battle. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next installment.
They start as three different threads that tell their own stories but all come together at the final climactic battle. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next installment.
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An enjoyable read.
I found it difficult to get into this book and the characters. Perhaps it was because I had just read a very, very good book that couldn't have been more different to this (in... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Connor
Legionary - the review
Book delivered on time as stated. An outstanding read, up there with Anthony Riches, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane. I as a reader could not put the book down. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Red Dragon
A Must Read!
I was a bit tentative about getting this book as I had never heard of Gordon Doherty.
What a brilliant story, edge of the seat stuff, really entertaining. Read more
What a brilliant story, edge of the seat stuff, really entertaining. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Stewart Harrison
Legionary
Ery interesting portray of the late Roman (east) empire history with whistful reminders of how the past glory of the legions can not be recaptured lesson to us All!!
Published 1 month ago by Dr. Cd Perko
A very good buy....
Having just purchased a kindle I downloaded it on a whim - Over the last 3-4 years I've really been getting into the Roman era and being an avid reader I've been reading a lot... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Hill
Very good!
I loved this book. Read it in a number of days and thought it was very good.
I read a lot of roman history, mainly Simon Scarrow etc, and this did very well in... Read more
I read a lot of roman history, mainly Simon Scarrow etc, and this did very well in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S Mac
Fresh Meat but very tasty!
I always wondered about the cheaper books on kindle. Will I like them them as much as my favorites? Is it a lesser product because it's a new author. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DevilsAdvocate
Super Story
Being a fan of Scarrow and Kane I thought this was a good book and a gripping read.
A minor point that some of the spelling is incorrect but this does not detract from a... Read more
A minor point that some of the spelling is incorrect but this does not detract from a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by yorkyboy
Rip Roaring Adventure
Putting aside some of the grammar and English mistakes other have pointed out (if I am honest they didn't detract from the story for me) this is a very good ready, especially for a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ashley Clements
Rollicking Roman Read
Excellent read. With this not being my normal genre (more of a science fiction/fantasy dude), I wasn't sure what to expect but a good story is a good story no matter what the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robin Von Bock
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