Eagle in Exile, Alan Smale
Eagle in Exile, Alan Smale
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Eagle in Exile

Author: Alan Smale

Narrator: Kevin Orton

Unabridged: 19 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/22/2016

Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steve Berry, Naomi Novik, and Harry Turtledove, Alan Smale's gripping alternate history series imagines a world in which the Roman Empire has survived long enough to invade North America in 1218. Now the stunning story carries hero Gaius Marcellinus deeper into the culture of an extraordinary people-whose humanity, bravery, love, and ingenuity forever change his life and destiny. In AD 1218, Praetor Gaius Marcellinus is tasked with conquering North America and turning it into a Roman province. But outside the walls of the great city of Cahokia, his legion is destroyed outright; Marcellinus is the only one spared. In the months and years that follow, Marcellinus comes to see North America as his home and the Cahokians as his kin. He vows to defend these proud people from any threat, Roman or Native. After successfully repelling an invasion by the fearsome Iroqua tribes, Marcellinus realizes that a weak and fractured North America won't stand a chance against the returning Roman army. Worse, rival factions from within threaten to tear Cahokia apart just when it needs to be most united and strong. Marcellinus is determined to save the civilization that has come to mean more to him than the empire he once served. But to survive the swords of Roma, he first must avert another Iroqua attack and bring the Cahokia together. Only with the hearts and souls of a nation at his back can Marcellinus hope to know triumph.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookwraiths on April 13, 2016

Originally reviewed at Bookwraiths. Alternate history is a delicious dish when prepared correctly. Mixing both real world facts with fantastical what-ifs, the stories fuse the two into an amazing concoction, which satisfies a reader’s need to be entertained as well their desire to be provoked to thou......more

Goodreads review by Terence on March 02, 2016

In the aftermath of the attack on Cahokia by the Iroqua, Gaius Marcellinus finds himself once again grieving over lives lost because of his decisions. While he grieves he realizes every Hesperian life lost weakens their chances of survival when Roman armies return. Gaius is committed to do whatever......more

Goodreads review by Greg at 2 Book Lovers Reviews on March 22, 2016

Eagle in Exile picks up right where Clash of Eagles left off. This is not the type of series where each book can be read as a standalone. Eagle in Exile builds upon the fantastic characters and inventive world from the first book in the series. I always look forward to the next book in a great series......more

Goodreads review by Justin on March 29, 2016

Though Praetor Gaius Marcellinus, the sole survivor of his legion, has helped lead the nation of Cahokia to victory against the warlike Iroqua, he knows the price has been high--perhaps too high. He has not only witnessed now, over the course of years, the annihilation of his legion, but now the los......more

Goodreads review by Sean on November 12, 2015

Received ARC for review. I really enjoyed this second helping of Marcellinus as Roman Praetor trying to come to terms with life outside of his Roma. We are transported back to early America and the onslaught of a Roman invasion. Marcellinus is again at the forefront of the tale with help from Kimi;Sisk......more

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