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Overall5 out of 5 stars 17
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Continues to be my favorite series EVER
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful book!
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5 out of 5 stars
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April 1284. As a newly widowed lady-in-waiting to the very pregnant Queen Eleanor of England, Catrin never expected to return to Wales again. She was definitely unprepared to be confronted with murder when she got there - or to find herself face-to-face with Rhys, the childhood friend she lost 20 years before. Rhys had never intended to return home either, but a lifetime of war has deposited him right back where he started - impoverished and owing service to Catrin's older brother.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m so excited about this new series.
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March 1294. Ireland is at a crossroads. The different factions - Irish, Danish, and English - are tearing the country apart with their constant warfare. Hoping to hammer out a treaty, David calls the Irish Parliament into session. Unfortunately, some lords are far more interested in fighting than talking, and it isn't long before the conference goes awry. With the future of Ireland at stake, David finds himself caught up in a far-reaching conspiracy that puts not only his own life on the line, but his family's as well.
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5 out of 5 stars
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People can be predictable...or not!
- By Debbajoy on 09-21-19
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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By the autumn of 537 AD, all who are loyal to King Arthur have retreated to a small parcel of land in north Wales. They are surrounded on all sides, heavily outnumbered, and facing near certain defeat. But Myrddin and Nell, two of the king's companions, have a secret that neither has ever been able to face: Each has seen that on a cold and snowy day in December, Saxon soldiers sent by Modred will ambush and kill King Arthur. And together, they must decide what they are willing to do, and to sacrifice, to avert that fate.
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Publisher's Summary
November 1147. Gareth and Gwen have again been called to a castle belonging to Robert, Earl of Gloucester, this time by Prince Henry, who insists his uncle was murdered. Allying with Normans doesn’t come easily to Gareth and Gwen, but initial doubts are swept aside as more losses come to light. Because Robert's death has upended the balance of power in England, friends and foes alike have a vested interest in keeping the truth from coming out, and it is up to Gareth and Gwen to stop the killer before he claims another victim - and maybe a country.
The Favored Son is the 10th Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mystery.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-19
Another great Mystery in the series
I really enjoy this series. And the narrator is great. I don't want to give the plot away but this is a great stand alone if you haven't read the other books in this series. I really love the blend of history, told with accuracy, and the fiction of a good mystery. Highly recommend.
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- Joyce Reece
- 09-16-19
Great Mystery
I love the Gareth and Gwen mysteries and this story is one of the best. Sarah Woodbury never disappoints. Laurel Schroeder does a wonderful performance with great accents. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.
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- George Pettus
- 05-31-18
Very well done
Story line was very clear. Compellingly fast moving and the Reader had good vocal dexterity truly a very good Novel . Hope the rest of the Series is as good.
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- stevehsnr
- 09-06-19
Narration
The final syllable in every sentence was drawn out and breathy so that sentences ending in S sounded like a snake hiss. Extremely off putting.
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- Jane
- 07-01-18
Enjoyed
Great for easy listening, well thought out plot and great historical knowledge imparted. We forget how often Britain was invaded and by who!