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The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, Book 1)

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The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, Book 1)

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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FROM THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WAR LORD COMES AN EPIC RETELLING OF THE ARTHURIAN LEGEND

In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land . . .

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Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead.

His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves.

While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion.

But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur.

Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the country – let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates.

Yet destiny awaits him . . .

From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions.

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PRAISE FOR BERNARD CORNWELL:

'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES

'Like Game of Thrones, but real' OBSERVER

'Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles' THE TIMES

'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

'He's called a master storyteller. Really he's cleverer than that' TELEGRAPH

'A reminder of just how good a writer he is' SUNDAY TIMES

'Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell' LEE CHILD

Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Arthurian Magic Thought-Provoking Royalty War

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Critic reviews

Praise for Bernard Cornwell:

‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive’ George R.R. Martin

‘Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed’ THE TIMES

‘He’s called a master storyteller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ TELEGRAPH

‘A reminder of just how good a writer he is’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ Lee Child

This is a magnificent and gory work' Daily Mail

'The historical blockbuster of the year' EVENING STANDARD

‘A runaway success’ OBSERVER

‘A master of storytelling’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

This is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution’ NEWS OF THE WORLD

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I read this year's ago and loved it for it's different, more realistic, take on a legend. To listen to it again just reaffirms this awesome story!! I wish they would make it into a series

As good an audio book as it is an epic read!!

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Awesome story again given a whole life of its own by the narration of Jonathan Keeble.

Will definitely read the other books in the trilogy.

spectacular story

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Excellent fun from start to finish and expertly narrated. Nothing beats this. Buy it and then buy the rest of the series. You won't regret it!

Nothing beats this!

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Loved the story enthralled will be listening to the next 2 books a multitude of expectations and answers to follow can't wait merlin is a disappointment so far will things change ???

The Winter King

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I have to say, it was somewhat heavy going keeping track of names and places as the pace of the story picked up.
Once again however a Cornwell flavour of words painting a vivid picture took shape in this story.
Superb

Magic & Tradition

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