The complete series list for the forgotten legion chronicles ben kane. Read the forgotten legion by ben kane available from rakuten kobo. I dont think i will read the other books in this series, even now that i know they exist. The forgotten legion chronicles are my 2nd series by ben kane after the eagles at war and once again what a fantastic story telling, simply in love from the very first pages. Since being released in paperback on january 20th 2011, it has sold more than 32,000 copies march 9th. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery, and then later sold.
Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery to a enslaved mother. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane. Growing up, ben was always an avid reader, but his favourite books were. These historical figures play critical roles in ben kane s plots, but the lead protagonists are far from the seat of power. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. When kane was seven, his family moved back to ireland where he went to school and ultimately college. Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, romulus and tarquinius are pressganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the egyptians. Buy a cheap copy of the forgotten legion book by ben kane. The forgotten legion chronicles volume 3 ben kane st. The forgotten legion by ben kane penguin books australia.
Set in the late roman republic, in the first century b. The forgotten legion by ben kane, 9780099556282, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Forgotten legion, paperback by kane, ben, isbn 0312601247, isbn 9780312601249, brand new, free shipping in the us born into firstcentury slavery under an abusive owner, twins romulus and fabiola are respectively sold into gladiator school and prostitution at the age of thirteen, a situation that separates them from their beloved mother. The silver eagle continues the story synopsis the forgotten legion ten thousand legionnaires made captive. Romulus to gladiator school, and fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and the silver eagle, and more on. The book starts off in margiana, where the forgotten legion is still serving its cruel parthian masters.
Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. The final book in the forgotten legion series by ben kane is another great read. Ben kane manages to marry broad narrative invention with detailed historical research. Buy ben kane ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. See the complete forgotten legion chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Told from the perspective of four people at the margins of the roman world and roman society slaves, gladiators, runaway soldiers comes this epic tale of the late roman republic and the legendary forgotten legion that went beyond the furthest boundaries of the roman world. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman. The sequel, the silver eagle, takes us back into the world of romulus, brennus, tarquinius and fabiola. He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. As a reader of many roman books and lover of the eagle series by simmon. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery to a enslaved mother who is much beloved by them, and much abused by their owner. 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. A novel of the forgotten legion, paperback by kane, ben, isbn 1250002583, isbn 9781250002587, brand new, free shipping in the us having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, romulus and tarquinius are pressganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the egyptians. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels.
In the turkmen desert lie the ruins of a city called merv, which was. Strong characters hack and slash their way through this roman sword and sandal epic, the third book in kane s ancient rome series after the silver eagle. 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. Its a really great book and any historical fiction fan would love it. I understand that this is the first book that ben kane has had published and it does not disappoint. 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. The forgotten legion is a tale of the greatest empire of the ancient world from the perspective of those on the lowest rungs of its society.
The last book in the trilogy, the road to rome, came out on august 12th 2010. 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. Ben kane has written a number of books integral with roman history, roman military campaigns and roman politics. Where others play in the rarefied world of senators, legates and upper class merchants, kane delves into the grim underbelly of slavery, prostitution and gladiatorial carnage. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Read the forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles no. 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 forgotten legion chronicles series in order ben kane. His passion for the time period shines through in all of his books. The silver eagle continues the interwoven stories of ben kane s debut novel, the forgotten legion. The forgotten legion, born of a lifelong fascination with military history in general, and roman history in particular, is his first novel.
Told from the perspective of four people at the margins of the roman world and roman society slaves, gladiators, runaway soldiers comes this epic tale of the late roman republic and the legendary forgotten legion that went beyond the furthest boundaries of the. 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. 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. The forgotten legion is a trilogy of historical fiction novels about rome by author ben kane. You can find all the details of my books and a little bit about me on this website.
The scope of the series in length of years, geographical reach, depth of character and intertwining some of the most tumultuous and important events in the history of he world with the life story of a small number of fictional. 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. In the turkmen desert lie the ruins of a city called merv, which was sacked by the mongols in the 1220s ad. January 2011 paperback print length 672 pages also available in hardback, kindle ebook and audiobook formats.
The dramatic climax to ben kane s forgotten legion trilogy. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. An epic roman novel which follows three men and more. I first read ben kane s book spartacus, mainly on the back of the tv series, and thoroughly enjoyed the book. The forgotten legion series is one of the strongest series set in ancient rome that has been produced to date. Forgotten legionchronicles series ben kane author 2016 rebelion espartaco 2 ben kane author 2014 clouds of war hannibal series book 3 ben kane author. It did so well in waterstones that they made it one of their books of the year for 2009. The silver eagle this is the second in ben kane s series of books featuring what he calls the forgotten legion. The forgotten legion chronicles book series by ben kane includes books the forgotten legion, the silver eagle, and the road to rome.
Sep 01, 2010 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. Forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane goodreads. 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 forgotten legion chronicles volume 1 ben kane st. Ben kane is a renowned writer born in kenya in 1970. Forgotten legion chronicles book series thriftbooks. 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. The forgotten legion ebook by ben kane 9781466815049. The story also focuses specifically on twins romulus and fabiola born into slavery following the rape of their mother by a roman noble. I also enjoy discussions with readers on my facebook page.
Forget the forgotten legion or spartacus, you too are now a historical author. This is the second in ben kane s series of books featuring what he calls the forgotten legion. After years of wondering if their twin were still alive, romulus and fabiola i was fortunate enough to meet ben kane shortly after publication of the silver eagle, the second novel in his forgotten legion chronicles. I hope you enjoy, please remember to comment, rate and subscribe. 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. 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.
The series is set in the roman empire and its outskirts during the time of julius caesar, pompey, crassus, and brutus. Fortunately, the road to rome was well worth the wait. A bloody attack by scythian tribesmen leaves death and destruction in its wake, and poses a grave new danger to romulus and his friends. The seeds of the forgotten legion trilogy come partly from a trip i took in. 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 seeds of the forgotten legion trilogy come partly from a trip i took in 1998, along part of the. He is of irish descent, though, and he was born in this african country while his father, a veterinarian, had a job there.
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