The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway
An Audible Original Drama
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Rebecca Gablé
About this listen
England in the 14th Century. Twelve-year-old Robin’s world is turned upside down when his father, the Earl of Waringham, dies in disgrace. His inheritance lost and his family name dishonoured, the penniless Robin must begin a new life as a peasant on his own estate.
He soon makes an enemy in Mortimer, the spoiled young son of the new Earl. As the years pass and the boys enter adulthood, Robin flees Waringham to seek his fortune abroad. In Aquitaine he encounters the Black Prince and the charismatic Duke of Lancaster, and against all odds he begins to restore his position among the nobility. But Robin will need all his ingenuity to navigate these most dangerous and turbulent of times.
In the first of a six-part epic, medieval Europe is brought to life in a multi-cast drama based on the novels by Rebecca Gable, author of the Scarlet City trilogy.
Narrated by Miriam Margolyes, OBE (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Romeo + Juliet, Mulan) and featuring a full cast.
Featuring: Ethan Alston, Daniel Anthony, Gareth Armstrong, Nick Brimble, Imogen Church, Clare Corbett, Raymond Coulthard, Gareth David-Lloyd, Barnaby Edwards, Jonathan Firth, Philip Franks, Raj Ghatak, Anthony Howell, Samuel Ide, Joe Jameson, Mack Keith-Roach, Jacqueline King, Damian Lynch, Michael Maloney, Miriam Margolyes, Barry McCarthy, George Naylor, Nicholas Pegg, Vineeta Rishi, Paul Shelley and Finty Williams.
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Behind the scenes
Watch our exclusive interview with Miriam Margolyes as she discusses her experience narrating The Waringham Chronicles.Editor reviews
“If you enjoyed the epic historical fiction drama Scarlet City, you’ll love returning to that world for The Waringham Chronicles - an ambitious six volume series set against an ever changing backdrop of war, plague, revolution and political intrigue. Narrated by the always exceptional Miriam Margolyes and performed by a full cast. You’ll be hooked!” (Mariele, Audible Editor)
“Miriam Margolyes returns to Audible in spectacular fashion as she takes on six epic adventures, guiding us through the drama of The Waringham Chronicles supported by a fantastic cast who fully embrace these fantastic stories.” (Matthew, Audible Editor)
About the performer
Oxford born, Miriam Margolyes is a veteran of stage and screen. Winner of the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence, Best Supporting Actress at the 1989 LA Critics Circle Awards for her role in Little Dorrit and a Sony Radio Award for Best Actress in 1993 for Oliver Twist.
About the author
Rebecca Gablé taught medieval English Literature and worked as translator of English and American novels for authors such as Elizabeth George, Neil Gaiman and Agatha Christie before writing full time. Her twelve historical novels have been international best sellers, translated into several languages as has her epic Audible Original drama series Scarlet City. Rebecca and her husband split their time between their homes in Germany and Majorca.
The downside however is....
There seems to be two different versions of the script. The narrator calls the main character Robin, however it seems the rest of the cast have a different version, as they all refer to him as Robert. This happens throughout, but different actors, so must have been there on the page for them to read.
Also Miriam Margolyes seems to think she is narrating for children.
However, it is a good story, and i am looking forward to the further five parts.
Good story and very enjoyable, but...
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Fantastic writing from Rebecca Gable, grounding her characters with all the woes and wonders of the human spirit.
Listened regularly before bed and ended up staying up an hour or two longer than I should just to hear what happens next. Can't wait for the next parts, my only annoyance is the long wait until I get to listen to them!
Excellent beginning to an epic adventure
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Outstanding
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I'm soooo glad I did! An absolutely amazing audio play & true cinema for the mind. Miriam Margolyes is a fantastic narrator, and I love how Raj Ghatak brings Robin to life. I like this better than the German version, despite the odd little hiccup (e.g. Isaac being born and bred in Kent, but speaking with a West Country accent).
Audible, please could we now have the subsequent Waringham Chronicles in English as well (and the prequel)?
Love every minute of this
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