# Peacock audiobook by James Hynes

Peacock is an unabridged English audiobook by James Hynes, narrated by Theo Solomon. Set in the final days of the Roman Empire, it follows Sparrow as he navigates political intrigue, shifting loyalties and coming of age.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 3.99 GBP
- Previous price: 12.84 GBP
- Discount: 69%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:37:22.937Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 78

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## At a glance

- Historical fiction set in the waning days of the Roman Empire, centred on Sparrow's political manoeuvring and personal coming of age.
- The listing describes it as an intimate, epic story involving love, hatred, power and the rise of Christianity.

## Pros

- The unabridged format and stated 19-hour-and-23-minute length give listeners a substantial, continuous story.
- Theo Solomon is named as narrator, so buyers can identify the listed voice before choosing.

## Specifications

### Audiobook
- Author: James Hynes
- Narrator: Theo Solomon
- Listening length: 19 hours and 23 minutes
- Version: Unabridged
- Program type: Audiobook
- Language: English
### Publication
- Publisher: Picador
- Publication date: 25 Jun. 2026

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for a long, unabridged historical-fiction audiobook set in ancient Rome.
- Readers interested in political intrigue and a coming-of-age story with LGBTQ+ historical-fiction themes, as reflected in the listing's categories.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary, so it cannot establish what listeners praised or criticised. The overall rating and distribution lean positive, with a smaller middle and low-rating share. Treat that as a broad reception signal rather than evidence about narration, pacing or historical detail.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrates Peacock?
The listing names James Hynes as the author and Theo Solomon as the narrator.
### How long is the Peacock audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 19 hours and 23 minutes.
### Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
### What is Peacock about?
It follows Sparrow as he navigates political intrigue and questions of loyalty while coming of age in the final days of the Roman Empire.

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