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The Serpent and the Slave (The Chronicles of Britannia) [Versión Kindle]

Scott Hunter

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AD367: Britannia. The Southern Provinces are shaken by the
most ferocious barbarian invasion in living memory. Marius, youngest member of
the Corinium council, is caught in a web of intrigue when it transpires that
the traitor masterminding the barbarian alliance is his parents' murderer, the
feared and hated Imperial Notary, Paulus Catena - The Chain...

...
This is part one of The Chronicles of Britannia, a tale of
heroism, loss, war and sacrifice as Rome's westernmost provinces are swept
inexorably to the very brink of the Dark Ages. . .
...
'Superb! A wickedly fast-moving storyline with bloodthirsty
action, nail-biting tension,
clever plotting and a strong sense of authenticity. Fans of
Scarrow, Iggulden and Sidebottom will love this - and so will aficionados of
Lindsey Davis' Falco series. Just brilliant.'
- Berks Historical Literature Review

 

Also by Scott Hunter on Amazon - 'The Trespass', best
selling archaeological thriller. Available NOW on Kindle.

Biografía del autor

Scott was born in Romford, Essex in 1956. His writing career was kick-started after he won first prize in the Sunday Express Short Story Competition. Scott divides his time between writing, IT contract work and drumming. He has recorded with internationally renowned rock band 'Jethro Tull' and appeared in concert with 70's popsters 'Mungo Jerry'. Scott has recently published his third and fourth novels, the first an adult crime thriller entitled 'Black December', and the second an historical novel set in Roman Britain in 367AD entitled 'The Serpent and the Slave'. Scott lives in Berkshire with his wife, Katherine, his two youngest children (Tom, 14 and Emily, 13) and a Cocker Spaniel named Archie. He is a committed Christian (Scott, not Archie) and is actively involved in his local church in Reading. Scott was long listed for the Times/Chicken House Children's Novel Competition for 'The Ley Lines of Lushbury' and won the Sunday Express Short Story Competition a few years back for his historical entry set in the English Civil War. 'The Trespass' is an Amazon top 20 Bestseller.

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  • Formato: Versión Kindle
  • Tamaño del archivo: 441 KB
  • Longitud de impresión: 291
  • Números de página - ISBN de origen: 0956151043
  • Editor: Myrtle Villa Publishing; Edición: 4 (6 de octubre de 2011)
  • Vendido por: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Idioma: Inglés
  • ASIN: B005TJ52SM
  • Texto a voz: Activado
  • X-Ray: No activado
  • Clasificación en los más vendidos de Amazon: n°28.744 Pagados in Tienda Kindle (Ver el Top 100 de pago en Tienda Kindle)

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Amazon.com: 3.8 de un máximo de 5 estrellas  16 opiniones
13 de 14 personas piensan que la opinión es útil
5.0 de un máximo de 5 estrellas Entertaining! 20 de enero de 2012
Por Aristotle S Spencer - Publicado en Amazon.com
Formato:Versión Kindle|Compra verificada por Amazon
Scott Hunter has written a most enjoyable and entertaining novel based in Britannia during the 4th century AD (c.360) while under the control of the Roman Empire.

The story moves at a quick pace and sweeps up the reader with an energy that makes it hard to put the novel down. The plot twists and turns, the action is breath-taking and the overall storyline is generally based on actual historical facts but, tempered with a good mix of fictional elements that make the implausible plausible.

Valentinian, the Emperor at the time, had to deal with the invasion of Southern Britannia by Saxons and Irish armies, masterminded by dissident Romans, while he was based in the troubled Rhine Frontier. The author brings together a complex network of events, characters, action, intrigue and emotions in a masterful way that makes the novel a must read.

Keep an eye on this author as he has the potential to make a name for himself. I look forward to book two in this series `Rebels of Valentia'.
7 de 8 personas piensan que la opinión es útil
4.0 de un máximo de 5 estrellas Battle for Britannia 29 de marzo de 2012
Por The Kindle Book Review - Publicado en Amazon.com
Formato:Versión Kindle
"The Serpent and the Slave" is the first novel in Scott Hunter's The Chronicles of Britannia series and I found it quite engaging. I haven't really read much about this period of time, but Scott made it come to life for me.

The story is set in 367 AD when the Roman Empire is struggling to repel the Irish invaders in the northern provinces of Britannia. The main character, Marius, is a member of the Corinium council who is transporting an Alamanni slave/gladiator to the emperor. Traveling with them is a priest named Barnabas and the slave's sister Freia.

They are attacked by a band of Irish and barely escape with their lives. The Irish capture Freia and take her away. The group then sets out to get her back.

When they reach the Irish stronghold they learn that the forces are led by a rogue Roman who was responsible for the death of Marius' parents.

The story moved along rapidly and kept my interest. I liked the characters and that there was some humor sprinkled throughout the story.

4 stars - Kate Farrell, The Kindle Book Review
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4.0 de un máximo de 5 estrellas Worth a Careful Read 16 de julio de 2012
Por C. Wallace - Publicado en Amazon.com
Formato:Tapa blanda|Compra verificada por Amazon
I enjoyed this book, and kept reading even though I sometimes was not exactly clear about the chain of events. The central figure is Marius, a young Roman official in Britannia, on the northwestern frontier of the empire. Marius is a sturdy character, tough and clever.

The story features "barbarians," like the ferocious Alamanni warrior chieftain Fraomar and his beautiful and fiery sister Freia. It's set in the late fourth century when Rome was struggling to keep it all together, although the featured emperor in this novel, Valentinian, was one of the most capable rulers in the late empire.

There are a lot of characters and the plot is somewhat complex. I often was not sure exactly who was who, but it was largely my fault. Author Scott Hunter includes a glossary and introduces it all with notes on the history of the era. I just did not take full advantage of these resources.

I feel I learned a lot about battle tactics and the weaponry of the time. Hunter also demonstrates a knowledge of diverse cultures, customs, superstitions, and religious beliefs.

I enjoyed it enough that I may read it again, just to clear up some of the areas that I did not quite follow the first time.
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