Unto Caesar


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(4.5 stars; 30 reviews)

"The State," he said, speaking at least as haughtily as Dea Flavia herself, "hath agreed to accept the sum of twenty aurei for this slave. 'Tis too late now to make further bids for her."

But a pair of large blue eyes, cold as the waters of the Tiber and like unto them mysterious and elusive, were turned fully on the speaker.

"Too late didst thou say, oh Taurus Antinor?" said Dea Flavia raising her pencilled eyebrows with a slight expression of scorn, "nay! I had not seen the hammer descend! The girl until then is not sold, and open to the highest bidder. Or am I wrong, O praefect, in thus interpreting the laws of Rome?"

"This is an exceptional case, Augusta," he retorted curtly.

"Then wilt thou expound to me that law which deals with such exceptional cases?" she rejoined with the same ill-concealed tone of gentle irony. "I had never heard of it; so I pray thee enlighten mine ignorance. Of a truth thou must know the law, since thou didst swear before the altar of the gods to uphold it with all thy might."

"'Tis not a case of law, Augusta, but one of pity."

The praefect, feeling no doubt the weakness of any argument which aimed at coercing this daughter of the Cæsars, prompted too by his innate respect of the law which he administered, thought it best to retreat from his position of haughty arrogance and to make an appeal, since obviously he could not command. Dea Flavia was quick to note this change of attitude, and her delicate lips parted in a contemptuous smile.

"Dost administer pity as well as law, O Taurus Antinor?" she asked coldly. - Summary from the book (0 hr 29 min)

Chapters

Chapter I 15:12 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter II 18:29 Read by Greg Lewin
Chapter III 23:16 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter IV 19:18 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter V 33:06 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter VI 38:31 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter VII 23:22 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter VIII 40:45 Read by Hope K
Chapter IX 19:59 Read by Hope K
Chapter X 14:19 Read by Hope K
Chapter XI 39:46 Read by Deon Gines
Chapter XII 20:31 Read by Deon Gines
Chapter XIII 13:09 Read by Deon Gines
Chapter XIV 46:56 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XV 22:08 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XVI 13:21 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XVII 10:45 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XVIII 9:48 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XIX 4:33 Read by Hope K
Chapter XX 14:54 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXI 9:38 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXII 14:14 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXIII 12:38 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXIV 12:13 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXV 16:39 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXVI 15:45 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXVII 19:28 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXVIII 19:00 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXIX 22:33 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXX 45:24 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXXI 18:37 Read by Bill Mosley
Chapter XXXII 28:30 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXXIII 25:00 Read by Jules Hawryluk
Chapter XXXIV 26:34 Read by Hope K
Chapter XXXV 9:52 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter XXXVI 11:12 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)

Reviews

Great story


(4.5 stars)

Some of the readers were easy to The ears, others not so much. Use the rabbit icon to speed up the slow plodding readers and you will enjoy the story! The book itself is well written. I think it’s evident that this is Sir Percy Blakney’s ancestor in Rome. My only sad point with this book is that the character consistently focuses on the death of Christ. I wish Orczy had him visit the empty tomb. There is only hope in Christ because He rise from the dead. His resurrection is where victory lies. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Come one come all, never mind your ability


(0.5 stars)

Such a shame. Chapters 1. & 2 were delightful renderings but then chapter 3 introduces a reader who from then on dominates the reading of the book. With all due respect I don’t know how this gentleman comes to view his vocal qualities acceptable for public recording. The book cannot be endured. Too bad...the story was developing nicely and then BAM! Destroyed.

gripping tale.


(5 stars)

Well done all readers. When I reached chapter 3 I noticed that the speed needed to be adjusted to make the book more enjoyable...for the uninitiated...it's the little rabbit icon top right hand. Great story, well narrated.

good historical fiction


(4.5 stars)

This may be one of the Baroness better stories, l love most of them and become interested in the period that the story is about. Thank you to all the readers, it is much appreciated


(5 stars)

Amazing story. Enjoyment was diminished greatly by one of the reader’s grating delivery 😏


(5 stars)

Good story. Male readers need to speed it up a little. Too slow.

Good book


(4 stars)

Very interesting just speed up the ponderous narrator