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Wolfskin
- The Light Isles
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 23 hrs and 17 mins
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All young Eyvind ever wanted was to become a great Viking warrior - a Wolfskin - and perform honorable deeds out in the name of his War fathergod, Thor. He can think of no future more glorious. And the chance to make it happen is his when his older brother Ulf is brought the tale of a magical land across the sea, a place where men with courage could go to conquer a land and bring glory to themselves. They set out to find this fabled land and discover a windswept and barren place, but one filled with unexpected beauty and hidden treasures...and a people who are willing to share their bounty.
Ulf's new settlement begins in harmony with the natives of the isles led by the gentle king Engus. And Eyvind finds a treasure of his own in the young Nessa, niece of the king, seer, and princess. His life will change forever as she claims his heart for her own.
But someone has come along to this new land who is not what he seems. Eyvind's heartfriend, Somerled, the strange and lonely boy Eyvind befriended so long ago has a secret - and his own plans for the future. The blood oath that they swore in childhood binds them in lifelong loyalty, and Somerled is calling in the debt of honor. What he asks might just doom Evyind to kill the only thing that he has ever truly loved.
Will the price of honor create the destruction of all that Eyvind holds dear?
Critically acclaimed fantasist Juliet Marillier returns with the start of a new fantasy saga, a wonderful love story set amidst high adventure. Wolfskin, the first book in The Light Isles series, is a lush tale of the clash between the warlike Norsemen and the mysterious and magical people who live at the top of the world in the land that will become Scotland - and it is the story of the man and woman who forge a bond that will remake their world.
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- Clare T.
- 16-05-19
'total immersion in another world' therapy.
had read the book several years ago. couldn't remember much of it. loved hearing it and really enjoyed the reader.
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- Lia Steinson
- 04-08-19
Mesmerising and complex
A wonderful story, so full, complex, mystical and involving. Brilliant characters, finely drawn, and unexpected twists and turns. Ultimately a satisfying ending too.
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- Nancy
- 21-05-21
Gripping tale of bravery, betrayal & love
This story is so good! Definitely one of the best Juliet Marillier novel's to date. Rich characters, an intricately woven story brought to life with excellent narration from Saskia Maarleveld.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-01-20
Enjoyable historical fantasy
A reread of a book I have read before. I love Juliet Mariller so I have pretty much read everything of hers. I only remembered bits of this story apart from the "bad guy" Somerled - strange how that happens isn't it?
As usual there is peril and romance but I'd forgotten how sad this is too as a culture is invaded and altered forever by another culture. Although you know there will be a "happy" ending of sorts, as a listener you also know there is no going back either.
I liked the reader but had to speed it up slightly - but I pretty much always do that so it's not a criticism.
I am very much looking forward to listening to the sequel as I know that I absolutely loved it when I read it first.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-08-20
Thoroughly recommended if u enjoy historic fantasy
Excellent read & good narration. Reminiscent of modern-day GA Henty with slightly less epic parameters so far. Looking forward to the next installment which I hope & anticipate will expand upon the foundations of this 1st Bk.
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