Review (PDF) Marching With Caesar: Vengeance
Titus Porcinianus Pullus, grandson and namesake of the late Camp Prefect Titus Pomponius Pullus, has settled into life as an Optio of the 8th Legion, stationed in Siscia, as has his brother Sextus, who is also serving under the standard of the same Legion. The province is technically at peace, but in an instant, the entire Pullus family learns the horrible truth of the myth "All is quiet in Pannonia", when tragedy strikes in the form of an ambush by a local tribe.Lashing out in his rage and grief, Titus' actions during a punitive raid creates a crisis for which he will be punished. In order to save his career and life, he strikes a bargain with Dolabella, the mysterious spymaster, to serve a Roman nobleman. It is a fate that Titus has tried to avoid, understanding the threat and toll such a relationship took on his beloved Avus, the first and greatest Titus Pullus.But, unlike the first Titus Pullus, it is not the aged Augustus the young Optio is going to serve, but his dutiful stepson Tiberius Claudius Nero. However, as he quickly learns, serving an ambitious Roman patrician, no matter who it is, poses its own set of risks, and Titus finds himself as the next Pullus whose life is linked to the aspirations of a member of Rome's ruling class, all because of an act of vengeance.
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Print Length: 333 pages
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Publication Date: June 13, 2016
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Language: English
ASIN: B01H2L6WV0
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I have read every book in the series and I can see his progression as a writer. No longer does he dwell on the past events as he has done in past works. R.W. now expects the reader of book twelve in the series to be cognizant of crucial antecedent events. While some chapters were rather long I can see a real attempt by the author to shorten them .I thought the story was a good one and it flowed more smoothly than some of the previous works. I look forward to Titus' next adventure in Germania.
Faithful to the story and character, Titus Pullus (the grandson) continues his life under the Standard and avenges the death of his brother but not without dire consequences to himself. Well done. Looking forward to the next one which I believe is "Rise of Germanicus."
I have really enjoyed this Marching With Caesar series until this book I felt like I was reading one of those term papers that had to be 20,000 words and you only had enough material for a 5,000 word paper. Too much verbiage and no forward progress. The author wasted pages on "descriptions"... Of the cold, apparel worn, talk around camp firs, how cold is cold, etc. I skimmed th second half and it was just a boring description of troop leading procedures. Mostly the commentary on the ups and downs of non combat life in the legions and interpersonal relations. Hope the next one is better.
If you love ancient Rome and the life of a Roman soldier, this is a awesome series to read. The title character, Titus Pullus, is again telling us his story of life in the Legions.
I have read all the books in both series and am patiently awaiting the next book. The story of Titus Porcinius Pullus gets better with each novel.
Again a five star book. The story flowed with no slow parts. I hope R.W. is working very hard on the next book.
Yet another excellent book by RW Peake. I have read and enjoyed all of then in the Pullus series.
As always Peake is good story teller with a knowledge of Roman culture. An enjoyable read
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