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The Empty Throne
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number-one best-selling series "The Warrior Chronicles", on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.
England is fractured, torn apart more by internal fighting than the threat of Viking invasion. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. His wife is a formidable fighter and great leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her strongest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
So the scene is set for an explosive battle between elders and warriors for an empty throne. The vacant throne leaves a dangerous opportunity for the rival West Saxons to seize Mercia. But Edward of Wessex is distracted by the succession of his own throne, with two heirs claiming the right to be West Saxon king. And while the kingdoms are in disarray, the Vikings, this time coming from the west, will go on the rampage once more.
The very future of England hangs in the balance. A hero is needed, a hero who can destroy the threat to Mercia, a hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation…
Critic reviews
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
"The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive" (George R.R. Martin)
"Cornwell is always in full command of his material" (Sunday Times)
"Like GAME OF THRONES, but real" (Observer)
"Tense, powerful, compulsive" (The Times)
"He's called a master storyteller. Really he's cleverer than that" (Telegraph)
"Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell" (Lee Child)
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- Ian Brown
- 17-12-18
Bates is a huge improvement on Perring.
Another great instalment but still hankering for Keeble’s narration. Liked the sneaky addition at the start too.
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- John S
- 01-03-16
Awesome books!
This series of books has been amazing, well adapted into TV as well, cannot wait to get started on the next one!
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- mathew yorke
- 24-02-21
incredible
Once again an amazing story from Cornwell! Action, suspense and a gripping story through out.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-01-17
fantastic
it was good love his work iv like them all an will keep them all
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- Gadget rob
- 09-11-16
Empty throne
Close your eyes and you can be transported to a different age.
Battle scenes graphic.
My wife likes these books also
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-01-17
Brilliant
Awesome, love this series. Cant wait for the next one. Superb, story telling at its best
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- Karen Gilbert
- 25-04-15
Inclusive of humour excellent portrayal engaging
Uthred has become the warlord that puts cunning, realistic , prowess in making a story worth listening to graphic, detailed hints of humour absolute gem. Thankyou Bernard Cornwell
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- Adam
- 02-02-15
Good book - another enjoyable story.
Well written, well read but at times the readers accents and voices seem to blur into one which made it tricky to follow in parts where all the characters had similar names! I enjoyed it and looking forward to the next instalment.
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- David
- 05-01-15
Another easy listen from BC
If you like the series you'll like this. An easy listen with our hero remaining a hero. Somewhat predictable but never the less entertaining.
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- peter ball
- 25-07-15
cornwall at his best
What did you like most about The Empty Throne (The Warrior Chronicles, Book 8)?
continuation of the story fantastic series
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Empty Throne (The Warrior Chronicles, Book 8)?
uttered regaining his strength
Which scene did you most enjoy?
all
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes but was only able to listen in the car but did sometimes just sit that extra few mins
Any additional comments?
can't wait for next book
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