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The Circle of Ceridwen
- The Circle of Ceridwen Saga, Book 1
- Narrated by: Nano Nagle
- Length: 21 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
It is the year 871, when England was Angle-Land. Of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, five have fallen to the invading Vikings. No trait is more valued than loyalty, and no possession more precious than one's steel. Across this war-torn landscape travels 15-year-old Ceridwen, now thrust into the lives of the conquerors.
Lost in the frozen woods, Ceridwen is discovered by the warriors accompanying young Aelfwyn, daughter of a Saxon lord, sold against her will in marriage as part of a peace treaty with a marauding Viking war chief. Their destination is the captured fortress of Four Stones, a ruin holding glittering treasure. There Aelfwyn must keep her vow and wed Yrling - and Ceridwen must do all she can to support her new friend in the rebuilding of the ravaged village and great hall.
But living with the enemy affords Ceridwen unusual freedoms - and unlooked-for conflicts. Amongst them she explores again her own heathen past, and learns to judge each man on his own merits. Yrling's nephews Sidroc and Toki, both formidable warriors yet as different as night and day, compete to win Ceridwen for their own.
Through both guile and goodness Ceridwen and Aelfwyn begin transforming the world of Four Stones. But the threat of full-scale war escalates, and a midnight party of furtive Danes delivers someone to Four Stones who destroys the girls' hopes of peace and contentment. Now Ceridwen must summon all her courage - a courage which will be sorely tested as she defies both Saxon and Dane and undertakes an extraordinary adventure to save a man she has never met.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-01-17
Entertaining story, well told.
I am looking forward to the next books in the series when available on Audible.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-12-16
Really Interesting
Would you consider the audio edition of The Circle of Ceridwen to be better than the print version?
Yes I thought the characters came alive for me
What did you like best about this story?
Ceridwen and her spirit - also the fact that it was set in the 9th century was so different, I was totally taken on a journey
Have you listened to any of Nano Nagle’s other performances? How does this one compare?
The best yet
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A world like no other!
Any additional comments?
Looking forward to listening/reading the series
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- Chapel Witch
- 29-05-19
Enchanting
I listened to this on audio and thoroughly enjoyed the story. It is beautifully written and authentic down to the tiniest detail. This, as far as I am concerned, is the mark of great writing. Octavia Randolph builds the story with just the right amount of rhythm and pace from beginning to end, leaving the reader wanting more.
Now for Book 2!
Highly recommended.
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- oaklands
- 19-01-18
Norse Gods V Christian I feel on the Norse side
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Definitely, it has everything, adventure, a slow romance, good story, lots of intrigue,
What did you like best about this story?
Made me feel good, made me happy and content with my world. Even made my husband happy when I kept smiling.
What about Nano Nagle’s performance did you like?
Did not immediately love the performance, but grew on me quite a lot.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Lots of moving incidents in this books but I don't want to spoil the plot.
Any additional comments?
I have now listened to this whole series 4/5 times and love them all will never get bored with this series. I would recommend it to all ages of reader
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- Mair
- 25-01-20
Not impressed
The story is too fantastic, there are quite a few American turns of phrase and the whole thing sets the teeth on edge. I struggled on to the point where the heroine is supposedly helping a blinded man who was so sick and beaten a few minutes ago he couldn't stand up escape by walking up a creek bed with a sandy bottom ringing a bell whilst a pack of crazed Vikings are supposedly chasing her and then gave up. I could no longer suspend disbelief and the creek I'm afraid was the final American straw.
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- Sarah Nelson
- 31-07-22
Not what I expected
Not what it suggests on the cover was expecting swashbuckling Viking battles instead comes a sloppy love story narrated in a whiney voice , very trying .
Stuck with the first book but this is too much ,
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