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The Roman

The Florentine • Book 3

by Sylvain Reynard

Narrated by Robertson Dean

4.13 ABR Score (3.2K ratings)
★ 4.27 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.65 Audible (344)
7h 27m Released 2016 Fantasy

Why Listen?

Robertson Dean's performance anchors this dark vampire politics saga with a commanding presence that makes the Roman's danger feel genuinely menacing. Reynard's intricate web of alliances and betrayals demands a narrator who can handle nuance, and Dean delivers.

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About This Audiobook

Ancient vampyre politics reach a deadly crescendo as Raven finds herself trapped between warring factions in the eternal city. Delivered to Rome as a peace offering to the powerful Curia, she must navigate treacherous alliances while protecting her sister from the machinations of immortal rulers. Meanwhile, William faces an impossible choice: seeking aid from the enigmatic Roman, the mysterious vampyre king whose true nature defies all expectations. As old enmities shift and new alliances form, the fate of the vampyre world hangs in the balance, threatening to ignite a supernatural war that could destroy everything they hold dear.

Robertson Dean's commanding narration elevates this climactic installment through his masterful portrayal of the story's complex power dynamics. His deep, resonant voice captures both the grandeur of ancient Rome and the intimate moments between star-crossed lovers, seamlessly transitioning between political intrigue and passionate romance. Dean's nuanced performance brings distinct personality to each character, from Raven's fierce determination to the Roman's compelling mystery. The audio format enhances the story's sweeping scope, allowing listeners to become fully immersed in Reynard's richly detailed world of immortal politics and forbidden love.