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Sword Song

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 4

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Sword Song

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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About this listen

The fourth 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.

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and Alfred's kingdom of Wessex in the south. But trouble stirs, a dead man has risen and new Vikings have arrived to occupy London.

It is a dangerous time, and it falls to Uhtred, half Saxon, half Dane, a man feared and respected the length and breadth of Britain, to expel the Viking raiders and take control of London for Alfred. His uncertain loyalties must now decide England's future.

A gripping tale of love, rivalry and violence, Sword Song tells the story of England's making.

©2007 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military World Literature England Royalty Mystery Viking

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Again, compulsive listening for Uhtred's story! more blood, guts and gory battles, interwoven with historical fact.

more viking adventures...

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Where does Sword Song rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

very enjoyable , one of my favourites

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sword Song?

too many to mention just one

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Keeble – was your favourite?

it has to be the hero

another Cornwell success

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The narrator is absolutely excellent - he completely makes you believe that it is Uutred himself telling the story...
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The narrator makes this series

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Another excellent episode. Jonathon is the much better narrator for this kind of tale. Starting the next one immediately.

jonathon Keeble is back!

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What did you like most about Sword Song?

This is just a brilliant gem of a book. The narration is spot on, the story is masterful. Get it you are in for a treat.

Awesome and gripping to the last sentence

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