The silver eagle continues the interwoven stories of ben kane s debut novel, the forgotten legion. Ben kane made his debut as a published author in 2008 with the forgotten legion. The first story follows the beginnings of these four characters, and a reader has a chance to meet them, as well as the laws and life of roman society. His passion for the time period shines through in all of his books.
More about the forgotten legion at powells books or. Apart from this, six other novels by the author have been considered as sunday bestsellers which have been published in more than ten countries such as italy, spain, greece, russia and others. Cant wait to get my mind wrapped around the silver eagle. An epic roman novel which follows three men and one woman. If you dont like violence in books, you might have to think about it. Ben kane was born in kenya, and raised there and in ireland. Ben kane is a lifelong student of military history in general and roman history in specific, the forgotten legion is his first novel and the sequel, the silver eagle. The forgotten legion fighting for honour, freedom and revenge romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles 9780312601249. Top 10 best ben kane books list of books by ben kane. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles 9780312536718 by kane, ben and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. The forgotten legion by ben kane penguin books australia. Manda scott, author of the boudica novels historical fiction has never been more visceral and engaging than ben kane s debut novel the forgotten legion. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles, book 1 by ben kane book cover, description, publication history. He started writing and in 2008, his first novel the forgotten legion was published. The terse, realistic, and wellresearched nature of kanes prose leaves the reader hanging on every word. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. Ben now lives in north somerset, england with his wife and family. But it was in turmenistan, former soviet socialist republic and newly independent state, that i stumbled upon the place that would feature in the forgotten legion trilogy nearly a decade later. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the forgotten legion.
A lifelong student of military history and, specifically, roman history, the forgotten legion is his first novel. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery, and then later sold. Set in the late roman republic, in the first century b. The forgotten legion 1 by ben kane 2010, paperback at the best online prices at. The forgotten legion differs from most novels of ancient rome in that ben kane chose conquered people for the lead characters. The forgotten legion by ben kane historical novels. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and the road to rome, and more on. After college, he traveled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient history.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Publication order of forgotten legion chronicles books. In the turkmen desert lie the ruins of a city called merv, which was sacked by the mongols in the 1220s ad. I understand that this is the first book that ben kane has had published and it does not disappoint. Below is a list of ben kanes books in order of when they were originally released. When the book is finished, the reader stretches a mental hand for the next volume. Kanes forgotten legion follows the lives of twins, a gallic gladiator, and the last etruscan haruspex. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles by ben. Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the us, italy, spain, greece, russia and the netherlands. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman at thirteen years old, they are sold romulus to gladiator school, fabiola into prostitution. On an epic scale, ben kane vividly captures the heat and the dust, and the despair of the survivors of a defeated roman army now forced to fight for their savage captors in the barbarous lands of the east. The forgotten legion has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the silver eagle.
The eagle belonging to tullus old legion is still in enemy hands, but as the romans reprisals take them deep into german tribal lands. Romulus to gladiator school, and fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. The forgotten legion is a delightfully engrossing tale based in ancient rome. Its pages are full to the brim with history, battles, political intrigue, love and loss all the while featuring characters and locations that are both realistic and vibrant.
It did so well in waterstones that they made it one of their books of the year for 2009 and it stayed on the 3 for 2. This went on to become the series that made kane famous, and after this one came other acclaimed series such as the hannibal and the spartacus. I first read ben kane s book spartacus, mainly on the back of the tv series, and thoroughly enjoyed the book. I hope you enjoy, please remember to comment, rate and subscribe. The complete series list for the forgotten legion chronicles ben kane. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian.
A novel of the forgotten legion novels of the forgotten legion. Ben kane is a lifelong student of military history in general and roman history in specific, the forgotten legion is his first novel and the sequel, the silver eagle, will be released in 2010. The paperback of the forgotten legion came out on the 16th of april 2009, and with the gods help, its also doing well with nearly 50,000 copies sold so far. 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. The series is set in the roman empire and its outskirts during the time of julius caesar, pompey, crassus, and brutus. James rollins, author of the last oraclei thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. The final book in the forgotten legion series by ben kane is another great read.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. At least on a par with harry sidebottoms warrior of rome books. Once i made it through the first chapter, i was well and truly. The silver eagle, is number two in ben kane s forgotten legion series. Mar 15, 2011 if you enjoyed the first part of ben kanes trilogy, the forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles, then you will almost certainly enjoy the silver eagle because when it comes to subject matter, narrative stucture, characterisation and every other identifiable element apart from the actual plot this delivers more of the same. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles, book 1 by ben. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles book 1. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles book 1 ebook. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. I thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. Kane cuts a vivid tale at breakneck speed that will keep you turning pages until you have finished and wanting more. 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. The forgotten legion chronicles series in order ben kane. The forgotten legion chronicles volume 3 ben kane st.
Although not, i think, quite as good as the eagles trilogy, the forgotten legion, nevertheless, has started well, even though some of the narrative was repeated several times over. Read the forgotten legion by ben kane available from rakuten kobo. The forgotten legion ebook by ben kane 9781466815049. The forgotten legion, the first book in the forgotten legion chronicles was the eighth bestselling debut novel in 2008 and won ben kane comparisons to bernard cromwell and conn iggulden. I am fascinated by stories of ancient rome and am excited to be part of the book blog tour for ben kane s debut novel, the forgotten legion. That quickly followed with the latest book by ben, eagles at war and in the last week, two books the conclusion of the spartacus story rebellion and this weekend where it all started, the forgotten legion. The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times. Sep 01, 2010 i thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. The forgotten legion the first in a series of books by ben kane focusing on a roman legion who as it turns out did not fight for rome.
Book 1 of 3 in the forgotten legion chronicles series. Its a really great book and any historical fiction fan would love it. The forgotten legion book by ben kane half price books. These historical figures play critical roles in ben kane s plots, but the lead protagonists are far from the seat of power. The forgotten legion is a trilogy of historical fiction novels about rome by author ben kane. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles by ben kane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The extensive research done by the author is apparent and lends a deeper reading experience and the ability to truly lovers of the chunky book, rejoice, at a mere 544 pages you will share in a bit of heaven. The forgotten legion 1 by ben kane 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Ben kane achieves a fine balance between the action scenes and the psychological development of the main characters. The forgotten legion, the first book in ben kane s forgotten legion trilogy, is a characterdriven novel set in ancient rome during the 1st century bc. Ben kane has written a number of books integral with roman history, roman military campaigns and roman politics. An epic roman novel which follows three men and more. If you enjoyed the first part of ben kane s trilogy, the forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles, then you will almost certainly enjoy the silver eagle because when it comes to subject matter, narrative stucture, characterisation and every other identifiable element apart from the actual plot this delivers more of the same. If you enjoy historical adventures set during the time of the roman legions julius caesar timeframe, you might enjoy the forgotten legion, the 1st book in ben kane s forgotten legion chronicles. The main characters are a young gladiator, his prostitute sister, his gaulish warrior mentor, and an etruscan soothsayer, who travel through the ancient world in search of freedom and purpose. A novel of the forgotten legion ebook written by ben kane. Author ben kane does a suburb job mixing fact with fiction to create a story that will not soon be forgotten. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane. I had spontaneously decided on the trip after reading the lost heart of asia. Forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane goodreads. Historical fiction has never been more visceral and engaging than ben kane s debut novel the forgotten legion. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
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