Lords of the North

The Saxon Chronicles, Book 3

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Tom Sellwood

The third installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series.

After achieving victory at King Alfred’s side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the King—or so he believes. An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Curious about Guthred’s astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnable—a dangerous seige that results in the forging of England.

Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwell’s finest work yet—a breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each other’s languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side.

©2007 by Bernard Cornwell; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

Jarring change of narrator

I liked the range of voices of this barrier for the supporting characters, but he wasn't right for the main character.

NEVER SEND A BOY TO READ A MAN'S STORY.

What didn’t you like about Tom Sellwood’s performance?

He has managed to RUIN the story we've wanted since Ragnar avenged Thyra's (sp?) initial disgrace. I will write no more so as not to be a Plot Spoiler for those who read the reviews of sequels before committing to a series (like me).

Any additional comments?

Keeble is a master of accents, a master of different voices that let us easily distinguish characters and unequaled at his full use of a microphone's range. Yes, I've had the delight to learn that a microphone does, indeed, have a range for spoken voice. I wish TO GOD that he narrated the GoT series (all Roy Dotrice can do is spit loud and louder and slur and slush his way through a book) and has replaced Davina Porter as my favorite narrator. Suffice it to say, I'll be proud to buy the print versions of these books and then read this one to lend my own voices to these characters and damn the pain in my hands while doing so.Bear through the narrator: THE STORY IS BRILLIANT. I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO ANOTHER BOOK TOM SELLWOOD HAS NARRATED.I can't write anymore without wanting to curse .

different reader than last two books

the new reader took some getting used to. but all in all a great sequel.

Great story, Terrible Narration

The story and writing is great but I really disliked this narrator. Really terrible accents and flat delivery. It’s rough to get through after the great narration of the first 2 books but manageable since I want to read it but don’t have time to sit down and read a hard copy.

Great book. Narrator leaves a lot to be desired.

Narrator on previous two books was much better. Sellwood tries too hard to interject himself into the story with extremely odd pronunciations. Book and story are terrific though.