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Dunstan

One Man. Seven Kings. England's Bloody Throne.

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Dunstan

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Geoffrey Beevers
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About this listen

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Dunstan by Conn Iggulden, read by Geoffrey Beevers

From acclaimed historical writer Conn Iggulden comes a novel set in the red-blooded days of Anglo-Saxon England. This is the original game for the English throne.

In the year 937, King Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, readies himself to throw a great spear into the north. His dream of a kingdom of all England will stand or fall on one field and the passage of a single day.

At his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury, full of ambition and wit, perhaps enough to damn his soul. His talents will take him from the villages of Wessex to the royal court, to the hills of Rome - from exile to exaltation.

Through Dunstan's vision, by his guiding hand, England may come together as one great country - or fall back into anarchy and misrule . . .

From one of our finest historical writers, Dunstan is an intimate portrait of a priest and performer, a visionary, a traitor and confessor to kings - the man who changed the fate of England.

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Critic reviews

One of the most interesting historical novels of recent times
Iggulden's Dunstan is a vivid, convincing character
This engrossing novel is rich in intrigue, with Iggulden breathing life into this remarkable and complex figure who played a vital role in safeguarding a newly united England
Iggulden... tells an absolutely cracking story... the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent
Iggulden takes what you thought was a ho-hum era and peopled it with characters so finely honed it becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Can't fault the man. Brilliant!
Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times
Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction
Compelling reading
Superbly plotted and paced
All stars
Most relevant
Most historical novels from this period concentrate on warriors and battles. This is different, it is based around Dunstan, a cleric and how his fortunes rise and fall as the Kings of early England come to the throne. Excellent story, well worth a listen but expect a slower pace.

Quite different but excellent and compelling story

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Great story, well written and captivating. I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. Geoffrey Beevers told the story brilliantly

Another Conn Iggulden Great

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When I began listening to this audiobook, I had no idea it was a 'true' story. Iggulden creates a fantastic mixture of fact and fiction. The narrative voice is highly engaging as Dunstan describes his experiences from childhood to old age. With unforgettable characters, especially the kings of England, the story immerses you in a realistic world full of conflict, family relationships and employments of the era. Dunstan is a character you cannot wholly trust - reading between the lines of this one becomes great fun as Dunstan's true intentions are sometimes revealed but mostly subtle and devious. Geoffrey Beevers is an amazing reader. He brings Dunstan's voice to life in exactly the way I would have imagined him to be. With this being my first taste of Iggulden, I have already placed another of his on my wish list. And I am definitely looking for more of Beevers.

Amazing Story - Great Performance

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I enjoyed listening to this book very much. The narrator did an outstanding job. It is very interesting to hear a tale told from this period of history, about which I know very little, so it has been good to learn about this particular historical character.

Very enjoyable and informative

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Very interesting to listen to the background stories of many characters from that time. I didn't feel as gripped as the War of the Roses 4 book series, and once or twice had to persevere, but I'm glad I did as this man was a truly remarkable person. Right at the heart of the matter in Old England.

As always Iggledens' keen interest of what it was REALY like to be a character in old times and his quest for knowledge and the whole feel of life back then is what makes his stories deeply intense and also as a Brucie bonus educational in filling in huge chunks of history never taken in or forgotten from school days.

Dunsteans battles through life, and cok ups and triumphs mirror everyone's really. Just a man, but he lived it to the max!

Very interesting.

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