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  • Kings of the North

  • Paladin's Legacy, Book 2
  • By: Elizabeth Moon
  • Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
  • Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (67 ratings)
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Kings of the North

By: Elizabeth Moon
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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Summary

Elizabeth Moon returns to the fantasy world of the paladin Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter - Paks for short - in this second volume of a new series filled with all the bold imaginative flights, meticulous world-building, realistic military action, and deft characterization that readers have come to expect from this award-winning author. In Kings of the North, Moon is working at the very height of her storytelling powers.

Peace and order have been restored to the kingdoms of Tsaia and Lyonya, thanks to the crowning of two kings: Mikeli of Tsaia and, in Lyonya, Kieri Phelan, a mercenary captain whose royal blood and half-elven heritage are resented by elves and humans alike. On the surface, all is hope and promise. But underneath, trouble is brewing. Mikeli cannot sit safely on his throne as long as remnants of the evil Verrakaien magelords are at large. Kieri is being hounded to marry and provide the kingdom with an heir - but that is the least of his concerns. A strange rift has developed between him and his grandmother and co-ruler, the immortal elven queen known as the Lady. More problematic is the ex-pirate Alured, who schemes to seize Kieri’s throne for himself - and Mikeli’s, too, while he’s at it. Meanwhile, to the north, the aggressive kingdom of Pargun seems poised to invade.Now, as war threatens to erupt from without and within, the two kings are dangerously divided. Old alliances and the bonds of friendship are about to be tested as never before. And a shocking discovery will change everything.

©2011 Elizabeth Moon (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Love the book - but...

The narration of this title, compared to the rest of the Paksenarrion seriies, is terrible. No vocal differentiation, very hard to follow (these books have a ton of characters - and they all sound exactly the same!)

I am really disappointed, and cannot recommend this audio edition. The rest of the series rocks!

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Stressing to listen to Susan Ericksen

The story is as good as the others by the authors hand. It’s too bad though, that the publisher switched narrator in the middle of a series - Susan Ericksens voice is sharp, harsh and angry. The characters is not talking to each other, they are shouting. Its only because I like the story so much, that I have finished this audio book.

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Story is great (so far), narration not quite so

I'm currently only a few hours in to this book. I enjoy the story, but the listening experience is rather hampered by the narration. First of all the recording quality is poor in itself. The narration feels flat and unimaginative, even more so in comparison to van Dyk who performed earlier books by Elizabeth Moon. The same, or very similar voices are used for different characters which I find confusing and regularly have to skip back to be sure who said what. Pronunciation of names also differs considerably from the books performed by van Dyk, which infuriates me far more than it should.

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WHY IS EVERYONE SHOUTING?!?

As well written as the rest, but definitely not a fan of the narration, I can barely understand who's speaking anymore, they all sound identical, and they're all angry!

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Kings of the North

Excellent story, very well paced, excellent reader and can't wait to listen to next book

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excellent!! on every chapter. praise to everyone

loved it. story, storyteller. i admit, i was used to the lady reading the previous trilogy.

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wrong voice actor.

Don't like the change of voice actor. The voice is too flat for my liking.

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