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The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway

By: Rebecca Gablé
Narrated by: Jonathan Firth, Philip Franks, Raj Ghatak, Anthony Howell, Jacqueline King, Miriam Margolyes, Finty Williams
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Editorial reviews

“If you enjoyed the epic historical fiction drama Scarlet City, you’ll love returning to that world for The Waringham Chronicles - an ambitious six volume series set against an ever changing backdrop of war, plague, revolution and political intrigue. Narrated by the always exceptional Miriam Margolyes and performed by a full cast. You’ll be hooked!” (Mariele, Audible Editor)

“Miriam Margolyes returns to Audible in spectacular fashion as she takes on six epic adventures, guiding us through the drama of The Waringham Chronicles supported by a fantastic cast who fully embrace these fantastic stories.” (Matthew, Audible Editor)

Publisher's summary

England in the 14th Century. Twelve-year-old Robin’s world is turned upside down when his father, the Earl of Waringham, dies in disgrace. His inheritance lost and his family name dishonoured, the penniless Robin must begin a new life as a peasant on his own estate.

He soon makes an enemy in Mortimer, the spoiled young son of the new Earl. As the years pass and the boys enter adulthood, Robin flees Waringham to seek his fortune abroad. In Aquitaine he encounters the Black Prince and the charismatic Duke of Lancaster, and against all odds he begins to restore his position among the nobility. But Robin will need all his ingenuity to navigate these most dangerous and turbulent of times.

In the first of a six-part epic, medieval Europe is brought to life in a multi-cast drama based on the novels by Rebecca Gable, author of the Scarlet City trilogy.

Narrated by Miriam Margolyes, OBE (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Romeo + Juliet, Mulan) and featuring a full cast.

Featuring: Ethan Alston, Daniel Anthony, Gareth Armstrong, Nick Brimble, Imogen Church, Clare Corbett, Raymond Coulthard, Gareth David-Lloyd, Barnaby Edwards, Jonathan Firth, Philip Franks, Raj Ghatak, Anthony Howell, Samuel Ide, Joe Jameson, Mack Keith-Roach, Jacqueline King, Damian Lynch, Michael Maloney, Miriam Margolyes, Barry McCarthy, George Naylor, Nicholas Pegg, Vineeta Rishi, Paul Shelley and Finty Williams.

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Narration is fabulous

I liked everything about this drama. I like the characters I love the narration but be ready to go on to the next one as the end is to be continued.

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The waringham chronicles

I am really getting tried of books that done end, so you are forced to buy the rest of them

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Very entertaining

Loved listening to this audio book. Very entertaining and loved the story line and historical data.

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Intriguing story, awful background music!

Why add background music to an audible book?? So distracting and annoying. I wish it could be removed.....

The story is intriguing and I’ll try to stick with it if I can ignore the background.

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AWESOME!

I listen to a lot of Audible.com books. I don't write a lot of reviews. However this book on all counts; Overall, Performance, & Story was so terrific. What a wonderful period piece. I escaped this pandemic each time I listened. Can't wait for the next volume. Rebecca Gable' hurry up please!!!

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Wow, what a great story!

I love how this story was created, written, and the dramatic addition to the story. Absolutely loved it and I can't wait to start listening to Volume 2.

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Amazing

Everything about this book is fantastic.
It is so well written and descriptive and interesting through and through.

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Wonderful. Like a movie!

Excellent story with an excellent cast of speakers. It’s like listening to a movie. I love the sound effects and love the characters. My favorite audible so far.

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Fabulous can not wait for Vol. 2

At first I didn't know if I was going to like the sounds and music, but I love it. It really brings the story to life, and what a wonderful story it is. It's beautifully written and told. Going to highly recommend it.




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Quite a production

A step up from the usual audio book. Good character voices. At first some of the music did not match the scenes but that was corrected and the music added to the story.

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