Terra incognita a novel of the Roman Empire
Record details
- ISBN: 9781400106677
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Physical Description:
10 sound discs (12 hr.): digital 15 cm.
sound disc
sound recording - Publisher: [Old Saybrook, Conn.] : Tantor Audio, p2008.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Unabridged. Compact discs. Sequel to: Medicus. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Simon Vance. |
Target Audience Note: | Adult. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Audiobooks Rome -- History -- Hadrian, 117-138 -- Fiction |
Genre: | Mystery fiction. Historical fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Terrace Public Library | B-CD Dow (Text) | 35151000012989 | Adult Fiction Audio Book | Volume hold | Available | - |
- AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2008 August/September
Ruso, a medic with ancient Rome's army, reluctantly gets involved in the investigation when the headless body of a centurion is found near his outpost in Brittania. The case could prove deadly for Ruso when his slave, Tilla, turns out to be an old flame of the prime suspect. Simon Vance gives Ruso a voice that combines conceit, genuine concern, and growing frustration, while making a large cast of characters instantly recognizable. Vance balances Downie's modern wit and her meticulously reconstructed Roman setting. As Ruso juggles murder, political considerations, and a shifting relationship with Tilla, strong characters and Vance's lively reading make this a delight. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2008 May #4
Downie's thrilling murder mystery set against the vivid backdrop of the Roman Empire in the year A.D. 118 is well realized by the classical voice of Simon Vance. The reading is perfectly delivered, with Vance's traditional English dialect a perfect fit for this period piece. Vance captures the volatility and rawness of the era, offering rich characters and a compelling saga that never ceases to excite the imagination. Simultaneous release with the Bloomsbury hardcover (Reviews, Jan. 7). (May)
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