The Dame

By: R. A. Salvatore

Narrated by: Erik Singer

Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

R. A. Salvatore's cast of exciting characters continue the story in war-torn Corona in The Dame, the third book in the Saga of the First King series

The vast road network of Honce, completed a decade before, had brought great optimism to the people of the land. Commerce could travel more freely and so could armies, and those armies, it was hoped, would rid the land at long last of the vicious, bloody cap dwarfs and goblins. For the first time, the many individual kingdoms, the holdings of Honce, would be brought closer together, perhaps even united. For the last few years, those promises had become a nightmare to the folk, as two powerful lairds fought for supremacy of a hoped-for united kingdom.

Bransen Garibond, the Highwayman, held little real interest in that fight. To him the warring lairds were two sides of the same coin. Whichever side won, the outcome for the people of Honce would be the same, Bransen believed. A journey north, however, taught Bransen that his views were simplistic at best, and that some things - like honor and true friendship - might truly matter. In R. A. Salvatore's The Dame, Bransen's road becomes a quest for the truth, of Honce and of himself, a quest to put right over wrong.

That path is fraught with confusion and fraud, and a purposeful blurring of morality by those who would seek to use the Highwayman's extraordinary battle skills and popularity among the commonfolk for their own nefarious ends.

©2009 R. A. Salvatore (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

Wow. Just Wow.

I'm glad that enough time has elapsed since reading this saga initially so that everything comes at me in fresh waves. There are main ingredients, of course, that are so ingrained that they stay with me...Bransen's awesome adaptability with the soul stones, Gwydre's stalwart cunning and ferocity in the face of danger and opposition, and Jameston Sequin's Soloesque charm and coolheaddedness(not to mention how badass his archetypal character is! ). And don't forget the loveable murder-dwarf powries. There's no end to the delight, the plot twists, comeuppance and shenanigans as this saga heightens for an ultimate showdown as borders, egos and skills are on full display. Can't wait to listen to The Bear. It's been a fun ride. Thanks Bob.

Great development

A great slow development to delivery the greatest impact and purpose to the action and story.

Awesome

I was discouraged in the first volume ,such a beatdown,but it all comes together in a great adventure,to bad Branson is a slow Learner ,but I love these adventures

Amazing just wish they had the 4th book

The series has drawn me in as a listener. I just wish that the 4th book The Bear by R A Salvatore was in an audiobook version.

Entertaining Story

Enjoyed the story. The narrator did a very good job of capturing and keeping my attention. Great distraction while out walking.

Really enjoyed

What did you like best about this story?

The rich world that the author paints and all of the political intrigue

Any additional comments?

The biggest problem with this book is that is the second book in the series and the first one is not available on audible.

Better

Erik singer finally pulled it together on this one. Was a great book, can’t wait to hear the conclusion

Mostly not about The Dame

While Bransen had several encounters with Dame Gwydre most of the story revolved around him fighting off enemies and dithering over the battle between two major houses over Yeslnik the Fool's drive to forcible unite the country under his rule as king. There were some exciting encounters and interesting revelations but, overall, I thought the book lacked a cohesive sense of purpose. It was as though R. A. Salvatore outlined the story with parts from a list, a battle here, some interminable angst there, include a power-hungry priest stirring up the brothers, touch base with various players and so forth.

Erik Singer's narration was clearly spoken but he lacked the depth of articulating the various characters in a distinguishing manner. This was especially apparent when voicing female characters interacting with male characters.