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Sword Song

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The fourth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

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.

 Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military World Literature England Royalty Mystery Viking
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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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Again, compulsive listening for Uhtred's story! more blood, guts and gory battles, interwoven with historical fact.

more viking adventures...

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Where does Sword Song rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

very enjoyable , one of my favourites

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sword Song?

too many to mention just one

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Keeble – was your favourite?

it has to be the hero

another Cornwell success

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The narrator is absolutely excellent - he completely makes you believe that it is Uutred himself telling the story...
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The narrator makes this series

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Another excellent episode. Jonathon is the much better narrator for this kind of tale. Starting the next one immediately.

jonathon Keeble is back!

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What did you like most about Sword Song?

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.

Awesome and gripping to the last sentence

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