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Empire: Scarlet City - Part III

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Empire: Scarlet City - Part III

By: Rebecca Gablé
Narrated by: Douglas Booth, Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman, Raymond Coulthard, Nigel Planer, Clare Buckfield, Alexander Vlahos
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This Original multicast drama piece blends history with fiction to tell the story of Jonah, a young apprentice from London who raises himself from poverty by wit and luck to become one of the most powerful merchants of the age.

A true rags-to-riches tale, Jonah's journey spans the breadth of human experience, from the intricacies of Edward III's political intrigues to the cutthroat world of international trade, from the triumphs of war to the agonies of personal loss - love, friendship, joy, heartbreak and glory. Set largely in London - the Scarlet City - the centre of medieval England, this is a thrilling portrait of the age and the people who made it so rich, colourful and extraordinary.

London 1348: a brutal time of backstabbing and lethal politics, a world that Jonah Durham is now firmly a part of. Jonah's growing family establishes an export monopoly on cloth, and the honour is bestowed on him to run the office of Alderman. Suddenly an unknown disease breaks out: The Plague manifests in every family and every household. A fierce battle against the disease begins and changes the course of Jonah's life forever.

Told in three parts, hear Medieval London come to life in this historical epic, Audible Original's most ambitious production to date. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes, OBE (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Romeo + Juliet, Mulan) and starring Douglas Booth (Riot Club, Loving Vincent, Shelley) as Jonah and Samuel West (BAFTA nominated; Mr Selfridge, Howards End) as Willcox.

Also featuring: Daniel Anthony, Josephine Arden, Gareth Armstrong, Clare Buckfield, Elliot Chapman, Trevor Cooper, Oliver Coopersmith, Clare Corbett, Raymond Coulthard, Gareth David-Lloyd, Barnaby Edwards, Andrew French, Raj Ghatak, Gerran Howell, James Joyce, Joe Jameson, Mack Keith-Roach, Barry McCarthy, Olly McCauley, George Naylor, Matty Norgren, Steven Pacey, Nicholas Pegg, Siobhán Redmond, Ryan Sampson, David Schofield, Rose Shalloo, Tony Millan, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Lizzie Waterworth-Santo, Samuel West, Finty Williams, Alexander Vlahos.

©2002 Rebecca Gablé (P)2017 Audible, Ltd
Historical Fiction Medieval England Fiction Middle Ages Heartfelt Inspiring Funny

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Miriam triumphs again with a script that is over flowery and too wordy. The story is about the early Plantagenets which is a period of history that is often missed. The story is entertaining otherwise I would not be on the third part. It is not high literature but kept me amused whilst toiling in the garden.

Miriam and the Plantagenets

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I hope there'll be more soon! the dramatization is fantastic and attention holding! I'd definitely recommend it.

I loved it

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loved every minute of it
deffinatly recommend a listen, hooked from the start to the very end

hooked from the start

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The dramatisation of these 3 parts are possibly my favourite on Audible. this despite the genre not being one I normally listen to. It's subtle but brings you into the world all that much more.

If you liked the first 2 you'll love this, not least for being really invested in the characters and the culmination of their relationships, but in particular <spoilers from here> having to go through the ordeal of the black plague tearing through this world and people you've built your own relationships with.

All 3 a fabulous listen, saving the best for last.

Best of a great 3 parter

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I really enjoyed the format it was like listening to a radio play. Much better than some of the audio books I have listened too. I am also a little sad it has come to an end I will be downloading more of Rebecca s book soon

I absolutely loved this and parts one and two

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