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The Pale Horseman

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The second book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

A Saxon raised by Vikings. A pagan fighting for a Christian King. The conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England.

It is 877. Across the kingdoms of Britain the Danes are gaining strength. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a pagan warrior, must decide who he will align with: the Vikings who raised him or Alfred, King of the West Saxons.

As the Danes make for Wessex and threaten to destroy the kingdom, Uhtred will forge an uneasy alliance with the king, to lead the last remaining Saxon army in a battle that will be a fight for the very existence of England.

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Royalty Thriller & Suspense War & Military World Literature Fiction Viking
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Praise for The Pale Horseman:
‘Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail
'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
‘It is stirring stuff, and few writers are better qualified than Cornwell to do justice to the excitement of the times…Ninth-century Britain and a master of storytelling – it is a marriage made in heaven.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Cornwell’s mastery of historical sources and his aptitude for battle scenes is well established…the language, and particularly the dialogue, is raw and unarchaic, rich in insults and Anglo-Saxon expletives.’ Times Literary Supplement
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I read the first book, and I loved it. So I decided to listen to the second one,and it was a fantastic book.

fantastic book

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I loved it, and now I can't wait for the next installment of last kingdom...

great adventure

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loved it, battle scenes are gripping and very well read by a superb narrator.

loved it

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Jonathan Keeble is a brilliant narrator, The first book in this series was brilliant, this one is more of the same and a bit predictable but Keeble's range of voices and brilliant performance make this audio book.

Great narration

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The combination of keeble and Cornwell is simply captivating. The gritty story line with Keebles passionate reading makes this one of my favourite audiobooks so far

superb story, unbelievable narration

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