Sword Song

De: Bernard Cornwell

Narrado por: Jamie Glover

The fourth 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.

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord—warrior by instinct, Viking by nature—has finally settled down. He has land, a wife and two children, and a duty given to him by King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But then trouble stirs: a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have arrived to occupy the decayed Roman city of London. Their dream is to conquer Wessex, and to do it they need Uhtred’s help.

Alfred has other ideas. He wants Uhtred to expel the Viking raiders from London. Uhtred must weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles. And other storm clouds are gathering: Alfred’s daughter is newly married, but by a cruel twist of fate, her very existence now threatens Alfred’s kingdom. It is Uhtred—half Saxon, half Dane—whose uncertain loyalties must now decide England’s future.

Sword Song is Cornwell’s finest work yet—vivid with period detail, this breathtaking adventure throroughly reimagines one of the most fascinating tales in all of history—the birth of England—and breathes life into the brilliant king who made it possible: Alfred the Great.

©2008 Bernard Cornwell; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

Another Great

I could not stop listening to the first three books in this series, and went into this with high expectations. I was not disappointed. If you liked the early books, you will like this one. Sure, nothing of real consequence happens, but it is a great story.

Don't Buy This Version Seriously Abridged!

I am calling Audible tomorrow and requesting a return and credit for another book. I love Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles. The first three books had about 13 chapters. This one which is gutted (not abridged) Is just 5!

Five chapters! This was a poor idea by someone at the publishers.

Do Not Buy This Version!

This series is my mind candy!

Cornwell is a fine author and historian! He makes 9th and 10th century Britain accessible to his readers through research and a well crafted story.

Sord Song

I found this story quite interesting as I know little of English history of this period. Cornwell's battle scene are super, he places you right into the battle. The description of the country side, cities and the smells bring the story to life. Look forward to more books by him. The reader was great.

The last Kingdom

The show led me to this book series and I am now a full on raving fan of this series and each book has been spectacular. Jamie Glover is a very soothing voice to hear as you drive to work or whenever you choose to listen.