The Pillars Of Rome / Republic, Book 1 – Audiobook Online

“The Pillars of Rome” by Jack Ludlow is the first book in the Republic series. Set in ancient Rome, the novel follows a character named Gaius Attilius Primus, a soldier serving under Julius Caesar. The story begins with Gaius being sent on a mission to investigate the disappearance of an important merchant who was importing grain to Rome. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a vast conspiracy involving corruption and greed among Roman officials. Gaius must navigate through the treacherous world of power and politics in order to bring the corrupt officials to justice and save Rome from a potential famine. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a beautiful and mysterious slave girl named Thea. As the story progresses, Gaius finds himself drawn into a web of danger and intrigue, as he battles enemies both within and outside of Rome. The novel captures the atmosphere of ancient Rome, with vivid descriptions of the city, its people, and its culture. Overall, “The Pillars of Rome” is a gripping historical fiction novel that combines political intrigue, action, and romance. It sets the stage for the rest of the Republic series, providing an engaging and entertaining read for fans of ancient Rome and military fiction.

The Pillars Of Rome / Republic, Book 1, Audiobook Online By: Jack Ludlow

Two boys ask the famous Roman prophet to get a glimpse of their future, and Sybil draws a harbinger of death.

As they fled the cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius made an oath of allegiance to the death – an oath that will be tested in the years to come.

Thirty years pass and Aulus, now Rome’s most successful general, faces his toughest battle yet. The barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are demanding the Roman legion to withdraw from their lands. It was inconceivable that Aulus would agree, and he feared that she would be lost to Rome. Meanwhile, Lucius had achieved high rank in the Senate; a position that he abuses. But when Lucius is implicated in a murder, the foundation of the Republic is threatened. Lucius and Aulus soon find themselves on two different sides in the conflict, the old prophecy hanging over their heads…

Although the novel starts off slow, it is built with some interesting characters. It certainly has the hint of a larger trilogy in mind throughout the book. Ludlow is less formulaic than Mace and Turney. His characters are less cartoon-like than Scarrow, and although the characters are in development longer, they are still refreshing. I look forward to the second episode to see the growth and endless adventures of Aquila and Marcellus.

I’m only halfway through this book but I find it interesting and easy to read I often see in stories set years ago, you have a hard time keeping track of all the names that don’t resemble this. The interesting thing is that some political characters have not changed for many years, the only difference is that it is not easy to destroy the opposition to hope to remake the rest of the story.

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