Gratuit avec l’offre d'essai
-
Medicus
- A Novel of the Roman Empire
- Lu par : Simon Vance
- Durée : 11 h et 50 min
Échec de l’élimination de la liste d'envies.
Impossible de suivre le podcast
Impossible de ne plus suivre le podcast
Medicus
Acheter pour 29,70 €
Aucun moyen de paiement n'est renseigné par défaut.
Désolés ! Le mode de paiement sélectionné n'est pas autorisé pour cette vente.
Vous êtes membre Amazon Prime ?
Bénéficiez automatiquement de 2 livres audio offerts.Bonne écoute !
Description
Now he has a new problem: a slave who won't talk and can't cook, and drags trouble in her wake. Before he knows it, Ruso is caught in the middle of an investigation into the deaths of prostitutes working out of the local bar.
A few years earlier, after he rescued Emperor Trajan from an earthquake in Antioch, Ruso seemed headed for glory: now he's living among heathens in a vermin-infested bachelor pad and must summon all his forensic knowledge to find a killer who may be after him next.
Who are the true barbarians, the conquered or the conquerors? It's up to Ruso (certainly the most likeable sleuth to come out of the Roman Empire) to discover the truth. With a gift for comic timing and historic detail, Ruth Downie has conjured an ancient world as raucous and real as our own.
Commentaires
"Downie's auspicious debut sparkles with beguiling characters and a vividly imagined evocation of a hazy frontier." (Publishers Weekly)
"Fans of Alexander McCall Smith will delight in this series debut set in Roman-occupied Britain and featuring wry army doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso." (Booklist)
Autres livres audio du même :
Ce que les auditeurs disent de Medicus
Moyenne des évaluations utilisateurs. Seuls les utilisateurs ayant écouté le titre peuvent laisser une évaluation.Commentaires - Veuillez sélectionner les onglets ci-dessous pour changer la provenance des commentaires.
-
Global4 out of 5 stars
- Lehua of Pacifica
- 29/03/2008
Took Me by Surprise
The similarities to Lindsey Davis's Falco are present and obvious, so I didn't expect much more than a takeoff. I was so wrong. There was plenty that was fresh and enjoyable. The plot is very absorbing, the hero is likable and engaging, and there's ample, if gentle, humor. Except for the unreliable best friend, none of the characters were stock, and some were very startling. Ms. Downey is less didactic than Ms. Lindsey with the historical info, and that had pluses and minuses. On the one hand, I had to do more guessing by context on terms, but it also allowed for a free flow that I enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this.
Audio: After a recent series of horrible readers, this was a great pleasure. The reader has a pleasant voice, is a good actor, and delineates the characters beautifully. And unlike most male readers, he does a good job with the females, using timbre instead of pitch, thus sounding like real women rather than impersonators or elderly aunts. He's top drawer on this one.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
145 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global4 out of 5 stars
- Rose
- 28/03/2007
Murder on the Roman Frontier
The British paperback title of this book is Medicus and the Disappearing Dancing Girls, which probably gives a better idea of the lively nature of this story about a divorced military doctor stationed in Roman Britain in 117 AD faced with the mysterious murder of local tavern girls.
The author has very good comic timing as Gaius Petreius Ruso tries to cope with all of the problems attendant on being on the edge of the civilized world, as the Romans knew it. Whether it involves buying his first pair of wool trousers or his efforts to find a good cook or dealing with hospital bureaucrats, Ruso's trials provide an entertaining diversion.
The narrator is Simon Vance who also narrated The Fourth Bear. His occasional reuse of a voice from that other book is a bit disconcerting, however, overall he does very well indeed.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
67 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global5 out of 5 stars
- David
- 09/09/2007
You are there in ancient Britain
This is a thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery and imaginative recreation of ancient Britain in the early days of Roman occupation. Humorous and colorful.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
47 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global4 out of 5 stars
- Susan
- 31/08/2007
Great listen
Great story, good pacing. I thought it brought ancient Rome to life. Highly recommend.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
43 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global4 out of 5 stars
- Jennifer Seattle, WA
- 06/11/2009
Highly Entertaining
The first installment of a highly entertaining mystery by British writer Ruth Downie. The Medicus, Ruso, an army doctor becomes a reluctant detective who tries to solve a murder mystery in the Britannia port of Deva. Along the way, he matches wits with Tilla, his slave girl, the hospital thug, and the women of the bordello, to hilarious results. Top it off with excellent narration by the great Simon Vance, and you've got a good read.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
41 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global5 out of 5 stars
- Ralph
- 02/03/2011
Medicus
As always, Simon Vances is a joy to listen to, his narration flawless, each character distinctly drawn by the voices he gives to them. After a bit of a slow start, the book picks up its pace and provides a fascinating look into Britannia under Roman rule. Most enjoyable for anyone who loves historical fiction.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
37 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global5 out of 5 stars
-
Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
-
Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Ana
- 05/07/2008
Highly recommended
This is a great book, the characters are very likable, it is interesting, humorous and credible.
It is read by Simon Vance, who is, as always, an absolute pleasure to listen.
To give you an idea of what I like, I spent 6 moths reading Patrick O'Brian (the audio books are also read by Simon Vance, by the way) and a year reading Terry Pratchett.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
36 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global5 out of 5 stars
- Ant the Limey
- 11/03/2007
great book
The story is pleasing, the tone is enjoyable. The characters are fantastic. The narrator is good (not Scott Brick good, but only 3rd narrator I want to try books based on his voice).
I can think of nothing bad to say about this bood. I heartily recommend it
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
25 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global3 out of 5 stars
- Sue
- 27/04/2007
Medicus
Given the setting (Roman Empire Era) I didn't expect to like it. Was surprised to throughly enjoy the book. Good character development and enough surprises to keep one interested.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
24 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
-
Global3 out of 5 stars
- Catherine
- 01/08/2008
Entertaining
Entertaining--not historically accurate, but the main character is determinedly grumpy and yet a softie on the inside! I'd love to see a continuation of the series, it was worth listening to.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Merci. Votre vote a été pris en compte.
Vous avez donné votre avis sur cette évaluation !
19 personnes ont trouvé cela utile