The Last Iceni
Written by Ronald Haines
Narrated by Ronald Haines
()
About this audiobook
This is the epic story of the Roman invasion of Britannia, the battles, the burning of Londinium, the rise and fall of Boudica, and the great fire of Rome, told through a fast-moving historical adventure romance novel.
The Iceni establish a trading partnership with the Romans resulting in Ceridwen meeting an intriguing foreigner named Marek, an Egyptian serving as an officer with the fourteenth legion. While from vastly differing cultures, Marek and Ceridwen discover they share much in common. A perfect match, they develop plans for an idyllic life together once Marek’s time in the army is up.
Political change comes first, however. The emperor Claudius who advocated for foreigners to achieve the rights of citizens and rank in the army, is assassinated and replaced by Nero who seeks to undo all of Claudius’ advances. All things Roman begin to sour for Marek, but he is bound by his pledge and must serve out his time. His disdain for the Romans intensifies as he is first ordered to destroy the Druids, and when the Iceni queen Boudica organizes a rebellion, to fight against the Iceni.
Boudica’s army ambushes and annihilates the Roman ninth legion, burns the Roman city of Londinium killing all 70,000 inhabitants. Despite Marek’s appeal for her to stay out of the conflict, Ceridwen, the consummate Iceni warrior, knows she must fight alongside her people, even when called on to march against Marek and the overwhelmingly outnumbered fourteenth legion. Each believing the other did not survive; both Ceridwen and Marek are so overcome by loss that they become driven by blinding anger and the need for vengeance. Sustained for so long by their rage, what do they do when circumstances bring them face to face once again as opponents in the Roman arena? Will Ceridwen fight to reclaim her freedom as undefeated gladiatrix or will she remember Llyn’s prophecy from so long ago when faced with that crucial moment?
Ronald Haines
Ronald thoroughly enjoys his life and has a fully working understanding of what life is. He is a perpetual student, constantly seeking out new information and updating his world view when he comes across knowledge that expands it. He is also a teacher, sharing what he has learned with interested others, and in this way may be able to contribute to the progression of humanity. He has no need for superstition or rote belief in anything, and lives life on his own terms. He is a firm advocate of individual freedom and its necessary companion, personal responsibility.
More audiobooks from Ronald Haines
Existential Humanism: How to Live Authentically in Today's World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBE THE AUTHORITY: How to Write and Publish a Book that Brands You the Authority in Your Field Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding Out Will Change Your Life Forever: Dealing with the Knowledge You are Face Blind Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to The Last Iceni
Related audiobooks
The Balance of Power: Dragons, magic, and discovery abound in this complete fantasy trilogy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Winter's Kiss Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sweet Revenge Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Journey to the Highlands: Robbie and Caralyn Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Black Knight: Perdition: Age of Reckoning: Book One Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Scorched Ice Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Resurgence of Light Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Unseen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One Death Too Few Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsClaire Whitcomb Western Collection: Retribution, Gunslinger, Legend Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gun Trail Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDestined (Book #4 in the Vampire Journals) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Gentle Warrior Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Regent: Dragons have plans of their own and epic adventures ensue Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dragons of Paragon Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJarren Heartwood Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Twisted is the Crown Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fae Queen's Saviors Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stampede Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Merc-Mage of Ziammotienth Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Shattered Trident Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Highland Sparks: Logan and Gwyneth Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Captured by the Highlander Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Healing a Highlander's Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lord of Falcon Ridge Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5In Bed with a Highlander Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dragon Actually Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Highlander's Touch Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Vampire Journals Bundle (Books 4 and 5) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCubicles Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Historical Romance For You
The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5We Could Be So Good: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5When I Come Home Again: 'A page-turning literary gem' THE TIMES, BEST BOOKS OF 2020 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Redeeming Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Sisters of Alameda Street: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Once Upon a Wardrobe Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Beekeeper's Promise Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Companion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beautiful Ruins: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wuthering Heights Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Curious Beginning Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Where the Lost Wander: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Remix Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bridget Jones's Diary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Happens in London Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Just Like Heaven Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Happened One Fight Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Night Like This Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Crocodile on the Sandbank Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Enchanted Hill Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Shadow in Moscow: A Cold War Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Dreadful Splendor: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Light Over London Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Blue Castle Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Wallflower Wager: Girl Meets Duke Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for The Last Iceni
0 ratings0 reviews