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This long-anticipated sequel to the national best sellerLionheart is a vivid and heart-wrenching story of the last event-filled years in the life of Richard, Coeur de Lion. Taken captive by the Holy Roman Emperor while en route home - in violation of the papal decree protecting all crusaders - he was to spend fifteen months imprisoned, much of it in the notorious fortress at Trefils, from which few men ever left alive, while Eleanor of Aquitaine moved heaven and earth to raise the exorbitant ransom.
For the five years remaining to him, betrayals, intrigues, wars, and illness were ever present. So were his infidelities, perhaps a pattern set by his father’s faithlessness to Eleanor. But the courage, compassion, and intelligence of this warrior king became the stuff of legend, and A King’s Ransom brings the man and his world fully and powerfully alive.
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Not a fan of the narrator. Voice sounded like it was faked husky sounding.
Enjoyed the series
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Enjoyed immensely!
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Great Book!
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Heart felt battle of life
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stunning story
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Would you consider the audio edition of A King's Ransom to be better than the print version?
NO. Penman's writing is so crisp, so clear, so colorful. This is the first audio of hers I've listened to and I was disappointed. King Richard sounded like Thurston Howell III on painkillers and Richard's queen Berengaria's voice was so simpering and insipid I wanted to scream every time she had dialogue.Who was your favorite character and why?
Joanna of course.Would you be willing to try another one of Emily Gray’s performances?
No thank you.Who was the most memorable character of A King's Ransom and why?
Eleanor of course. What an amazing woman she was!!!unfortunate narration
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So glad the story was finally written.
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Educational
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What made the experience of listening to A King's Ransom the most enjoyable?
The relationship King Richard and his mother had, so touching!Who was your favorite character and why?
King Richard, because he was such a warrior and Protector of England.Which character – as performed by Emily Gray – was your favorite?
Queen EleanorWho was the most memorable character of A King's Ransom and why?
Joanna, she was so kind to everyone.Any additional comments?
I was disappointed that Bengaria was not spoke off in the end.Absolutely AMAZING!!!!
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