Britfield and the Lost Crown

Britfield Series, Book 1

By: C.R. Stewart

Narrated by: Ian Russell

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Enter the world of Britfield: Adventure, intrigue, conspiracy, mystery, and suspense!

Tom has spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly orphanage, but when he learns that his parents might actually be alive, Tom is determined to find them. Together, with his best friend Sarah and armed with only the word “Britfield” as a clue to Tom’s mysterious past, the two make a daring escape. Now, they are on the run from a famous Scotland Yard detective and what appears to be half of the police officers in England! The hunt is on, but will Tom and Sarah be able to evade capture long enough to solve an even bigger conspiracy that could tear apart the country?

Multiple Award-Winning Britfield and the Lost Crown by C.R. Stewart and narrated by Ian Russell (nominated Best UK Male Voice - One Voice Awards 2019), is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series based on family, friendship, loyalty, and courage that is written for pre-teens, Y/A, and listeners of all ages. Britfield and its heroes, Tom and Sarah, take listeners on an epic adventure as they travel across England. With its stimulating language and stunning historical and geographical asides, Britfield engages the listener from the very first moments and doesn’t let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion!

©2019 C. R. Stewart (P)2019 C. R. Stewart

Critic reviews

"Narrator, Ian Russell carries listeners along for a thrilling, fast-paced adventure about two kids, Tom and Sarah, who run away from a bleak Yorkshire orphanage. Pursued by a determined police detective, they face even more danger when Tom discovers a clue about his ancestry that may link him to the royal family and a plot to eliminate his bloodline - including him. With varied accents and voices, Russell transports listeners to England and brings each character to life. As hot-air balloon crashes, several narrow escapes, and a white-knuckle chase through London ensue, Russell ramps up the pace of his narration, making the danger all the more palpable." (Audiofile Magazine)

"At the beginning of C. R. Stewart’s marvelous new audiobook, Britfield and the Lost Crown, 12-year-old Tom and his best friend Sarah are wards at the Weatherly Orphanage, where children are forced to work endless hours without reward and brutally punished for the slightest infraction. When Tom learns that his parents, whom he thought were dead, might still be alive, he and Sarah make a daring escape from the orphanage, embarking on a dramatic adventure and becoming the key players in an intrigue involving the British Prime Minister, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a highranking official of the royal court. Always just a step ahead of their pursuers, the two friends wind their way through the hallowed halls of Oxford University, hide among the hidden corridors of Windsor Castle, brave the darkness of the underground catacombs of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, and escape by hot-air balloon across the English countryside. From start to finish, Stewart’s novel is packed full of colorful - and often colorfully named - characters: the Grievouses, the greedy, sadistic proprietors of Weatherly Orphanage; brilliant, indefatigable Inspector Gowerstone; kindly, heroic Dr. Randolf Churchhill Hainsworth III; diminutive, bespectacled conspiracy theorist, Dr. Beagleswick; and the Queen’s bloodthirsty Superintendent, Philip, and his evil henchman, Caldwell. Tom and Sarah’s adventures are masterfully narrated by awardwinning voice actor Ian Russell, who provides memorable voices to all the tale’s characters. Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart’s novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents." (Parents’ Choice Foundation - Gold Medal Award)

Amazing!!

This book was exhilarating suspenseful extremely action packed and left me at the edge of my seat waiting for the next thing this is a must read!

It was a Great story

Hope you come out with a new one very quickly i’m dying to read more it was so suspenseful and heart wrenching thank you for making this book hope you come out with a new one soon very soon PS you sign my book

Great Adventure Story

Such a riveting story, intriguing characters, fun and suspense. Found myself rooting for the kids and hoping the bad guys would get what they deserved.

Engaging Story

Well written, enjoyable, engaging storytelling … brings the locations to life

Excellent performance by the narrator

I love this book

I met the author at my school northwest Christian this book was entertaining, well written

Compelling Work!

This should become a treasured classic liturgical work, Treasure and Inspiring are forth most in my thoughts of this work!

An instant classic for young and old!

After reading the first three books in the series twice, I am thrilled to now have the audio version of book one. I can hardly wait for the rest of the series to be available here! This series is well written. It grabs your imagination and keeps you on the edge of your seat as you follow these two main characters, Tom and Sarah. I love the bits of history and real life information about the places they visit on their journey. It is a fresh concept for a storyline that is so timely to this day and age. Love it!

CR Stewart is brilliant!

Beautifully written and narrated, a treasure! and I can’t wait to read his second book. Reminds me of the delight and excitement that we shared with our sons decades ago as we read CS Lewis, the chronicles of Narnia! Well done Mr. Stewart!

Best addiction

A very well written exciting must read adventure story for young and "mature" alike. 👍

want 2B this author when I grow up-Aspiring writer

It's a delightful story that makes you cry and laugh, so well-written and what a great narrative tour of London.