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Sword for Hire

Border Knight, Book 1

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Sword for Hire

By: Griff Hosker
Narrated by: Marston York
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About this listen

From the ashes of Arsuf rises Sir Thomas, blood of the Warlord.

When his father is killed at Arsuf protecting King Richard, Thomas is knighted. His hopes of inheriting his family's manor are dashed when Prince John takes power in his brother's absence. With a handful of men, Sir Thomas is forced to travel to Sweden where he joins the Jarl Birger Brosa fighting the Estonians, Karelians and Slavs. Fighting in the harsh environment of a Baltic winter makes Sir Thomas and his men stronger. There he learns of further treachery and dishonour among Bishops, Kings and Princes who value thrones more than men.

©2017 Griff Hosker (P)2022 W.F.Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval War & Military Middle Ages Royalty

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Really like this story and narrator was good got a good feel off them times

Great stuff

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I have listened to a lot of Marsden York’s narrations but don’t recall his somewhat ridiculous foreign accents which almost spoiled a good tale. As this is the first in the saga I may pass on the others which is a shame but that’s the gamble with audio books.

Accents

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If you are interested in ancient military strategy then this is for you. Very detailed narrative of battle and slaughter! If you want a good story forget it!

Lack of story.

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enjoyed the unique location for crusading. the accents of the reader were tedious for the Scandinavians and Welsh which seemed to mrld into one. Glad I persevered as story was good

lots of action with well formed characters

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There is nothing to dislike.
I found it hard to put down. The hero looses
his lands to John after
King Richard is imprisoned overseas.He
flees to Sweden with some loyal men and his
story begins.

A Wonderful tale,with great characters and twists and turns throughout

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It usually takes me a few books to get into a new series, however after the first couple of chapters I was hooked. Onto the rest now! I highly recommend!

Griping

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I really enjoy listening to Marston York's narration. He brings the story to life. I enjoy Griff Hosker's books. Exciting and intense, he keeps to the true historical facts while forming his own story around that.

Excellent narration

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Once again the writer/narration partnership is absolutely perfect. Superb - have already got the second in this series downloaded.

Another great audiobook

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Narrated Well good story reminiscent of Robin Hood will buy the next in the series and see how it goes

Seems a good start to series touches

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A strong story with timeless quality, a good pace and which is also well read.

Excellent and timeless storytelling

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