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Sword Song
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 4
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
The fourth in the best-selling Alfred series from number-one historical novelist, Bernard Cornwell.
The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and Alfred's kingdom of Wessex in the south.
But trouble stirs, a dead man has risen and new Vikings have arrived to occupy London. It is a dangerous time, and it falls to Uhtred, half Saxon, half Dane, a man feared and respected the length and breadth of Britain, to expel the Viking raiders and take control of London for Alfred.
His uncertain loyalties must now decide England's future.
A gripping tale of love, rivalry and violence, Sword Song tells the story of England's making.
Critic reviews
Praise for The Lords of the North:
“Beautifully crafted story-telling, complete with splendid set-piece battles and relentless derring-do, so gripping that it rarely stops to catch a breath. It demonstrates once again Cornwell's enormous skill as a historical narrator. He would have graced Alfred's court entertaining the guests with his stories” (Daily Mail)
“Cornwell takes the spectres of ninth century history and puts flesh back on their bones. Here is Alfred's world restored - impeccably researched and illuminated with the colour and passion of a master storyteller” (Justin Pollard, author of Alfred the Great)
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
“Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.” (Daily Mail)
“Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched” (Observer)
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- Mrs T M Early
- 14-06-18
Enjoying the series
I found that the narrator was very good at bringing the story of Utred to life, seeming to take on this character as though retelling his own life. I found that when listening to certain parts I had to wait to hear the end of a particular part due to the way the narrator was making the story come to life.
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- D. J. Wilkinson
- 18-11-15
Awesome and gripping to the last sentence
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This is just a brilliant gem of a book. The narration is spot on, the story is masterful. Get it you are in for a treat.
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- Sharon jeffrey
- 07-03-16
love it
As always well read and enjoyable listen. love this series of booked, they just keep getting better can't wait to start the next book.
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- Hayley Horn
- 14-02-21
Can't stop
Love this series I can't stop listening. The narrator is perfect, I'm totally hooked.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-22
Very good.
Very well read. The accents and names are done superbly. Shame he only did the first four.
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- Barrie
- 10-05-22
Love it Keeble is a legend
Brilliant Cornwell story telling, read by a great narrator. Shame that will change next book. You will need a break before you start book five or you will be disappointed. Why o why do the have to change narrators!!
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- Jane
- 26-09-18
Another excellent story in the series
Great book, another gripping episode of the story, with the best narrator of all, in my opinion
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- Stan_lety2
- 10-02-15
Top narration by a Stephen Perring,
Stephen adds a new dimension to audio books this is my fourth book by Bernard Cornwall, I'm throughly enjoying the story and the supporting narration.
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- M. CARVER
- 16-05-16
Brilliant Narrator!
Jonathan Keeble is probably my favourite narrator and im more likely to read books narrated by him. this was a good book can't say it was my favourite in the series but worth a listen.
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- Mel Graham
- 11-05-23
Another superb installment of the series
The narrative is as strong as ever and the narration energetic and exciting. Faultless!
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