• Sword and Pen

  • Great Library, Book 5
  • By: Rachel Caine
  • Narrated by: Julian Elfer
  • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (303 ratings)

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Sword and Pen

By: Rachel Caine
Narrated by: Julian Elfer
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Publisher's summary

With the future of the Great Library in doubt, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone must decide if it's worth saving in this thrilling adventure in the New York Times best-selling series. 

The corrupt leadership of the Great Library has fallen. But with the Archivist plotting his return to power, and the Library under siege from outside empires and kingdoms, its future is uncertain. Jess Brightwell and his friends must come together as never before, to forge a new future for the Great Library...or see everything it stood for crumble.

©2019 Rachel Caine LLC (P)2019 Recorded Books

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a little disappointed

I loved the series, the world building was fabulous. But this last book felt like a head long rush to wrap up the storylines.

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excelente end to the series

I love this series so much it was bittersweet listening to the last book. But Rachel Caine did a marvelous job with all these books and this last one is a masterpiece. I look forward to rereading the series in the future to visit these old friends.

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I'm sorry to see the series end

Through out the five books of the series I have grown to like the group of individuals that is the core of this story. Hopefully, in the future we will have the chance to see their new/later experiences.

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GREAT series

I will admit I tend to just hit the star rating and leave it at that. I did not leave a review on any of the other books in the series but now that I have reached the end I feel I must. All the books are well written. I am floored by the imagination of this author coming up with a world that has developed despite the knowledge withheld from it. All the characters are so well thought out and have so much depth to them. I encourage everyone to read this book series. This will be one I come back to from time to time because of how much I enjoyed it.

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a great end to a great series

I love the works and characters of Rachel, and this did not disappoint. Gripping and emotional, I don't want to actually leave. But the end is the end, and this one was so good.

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Just discovered Rachel Caine- RIP

I learned about Ms. Caine after she passed away last month. This is the first series I’ve read and I love it! What an amazing talent for world building. I’m grateful for the gifts she left us.

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Action, Adventure, Morals, Ethics and Intelligence

Actually, my headline says it all. But Rachel Caine brings it all to life. She is a brilliant author who has written a thought-provoking series with universal appeal. Her characters are so well developed that as the series ended, I felt like I was leaving good friends behind. The story's narrator, the talented Julian Elfer is the perfect voice for this series.

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I Persisted

I liked the other books in this series until I attempted to listen to the first half if this book. It was so slow & boring that I quit reading it four times! However, the story finally picked up & came to a satisfactory conclusion. Additionally, I was unimpressed each time the narrartor failed to make the effort to learn the correct pronunciation of so many words.

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After nearly a year, I’m going to miss my dear friends.

I loved every volume of this story and every one of the fantastic characters who populated it.

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The most exceptional saga I've ever heard!

It pulls you in and transforms you into a part of it. Beautifully written with a extraordinary ending, and a note from the author at the close that will touch the heart of anyone who truly loves books, history, and the world around.
Bravo, Rachel, bravo.

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