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The Pale Horseman
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Series: The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2
- Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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Summary
A Saxon raised by Vikings. A pagan fighting for a Christian King. The conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England.
It is 877. Across the kingdoms of Britain the Danes are gaining strength. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a pagan warrior, must decide who he will align with: the Vikings who raised him or Alfred, King of the West Saxons.
As the Danes make for Wessex and threaten to destroy the kingdom, Uhtred will forge an uneasy alliance with the king, to lead the last remaining Saxon army in a battle that will be a fight for the very existence of England.
Critic reviews
Praise for The Pale Horseman:
"Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation." (Daily Mail)
"Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched." (Observer)
"It is stirring stuff, and few writers are better qualified than Cornwell to do justice to the excitement of the times…Ninth-century Britain and a master of storytelling - it is a marriage made in heaven." (Sunday Telegraph)
"Cornwell's mastery of historical sources and his aptitude for battle scenes is well established…the language, and particularly the dialogue, is raw and unarchaic, rich in insults and Anglo-Saxon expletives." (Times Literary Supplement)
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- Diana Boskma
- 04-01-18
great narrator
the narrator does an amazing job. he makes tgey characters sound properly different. the books are amazing as well as tgey writer knows very well what he's doing.
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- PEH
- 27-04-16
Excellent. Brilliant performance.
If you could sum up The Pale Horseman in three words, what would they be?
A superb buy.
What other book might you compare The Pale Horseman to, and why?
The whole series and all Bernard Cornwell's books. They are credible and engaging. Full of excitement and characters you care about.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Keeble – was your favourite?
His performance captures the essence of Ughtred. The tone of voice expresses such emotions, and doubts. Such a shame he hasn't recorded the whole series.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. Absolutely. Both for the story and the performance. (I'm now waiting for more in the series.)
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- D I Freeman
- 16-02-16
Great listen
The story continues at a rapid pace with uthred torn between his loyalty to the Saxons and Earl Ragnar. This in my opinion is even better that the first book and I am starting the third book immediately. Fantastic
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- Nahid hajialikhani
- 17-11-19
Great story, excellent narrator.
I'm a fan of Bernard Cornwell and really enjoyed this series. The writing skill is outstanding, characters are engaging, plot is intriguing but the best part is the depth of the research into the birth of England. Last but not least is the performance of the narrator. Jonathan Keeble is great.
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- Phil Wain
- 09-05-21
Listenable
So easy to keep picking up. Characters gain more and more from each book. Some voices could be better. Great story. Helps if you liked and watched tv series.
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- kenneth David Needle
- 08-05-21
Fabulous story with an historical thread
Looking forward to the next book in the series and following the lead character
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- Kraetah
- 02-04-21
Hooked Again
I really can't flaw Cornwell and his story telling. He's keeps you engaged all the way through and provides thrill and drama to boot. Also made me laugh out loud at the "walk of Shame" scenario at the start haha. Book 3 will be purchased.
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- FOsi
- 21-03-21
The Best!!
Fantastic and vivid narration! Felt like I was watching a movie. Loved every single minute of it. Starting the book 3 straightaway.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-03-21
fantasticly written and produced
Brilliantly written, such depth within the story and surpsingly relatable characters.
expertly narrated, immersive experience.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-03-21
Narrator amazing
The range of voices the narrator was able to draw upon made this really memorable
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- Conrad
- 09-10-16
One of the best books in many year
Nuanced characters, excellent performance, deep look into historical times. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, history, and good story telling.
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- Rui Ribeiro
- 23-04-16
Excellent
It's hard to stop listening. The story and the excellent narration grabs your attention and it's hard to put it down.
Highly recommended.