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Young Bloods

Wellington and Napoleon, Book 1

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Young Bloods

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Arthur Wesley (the future Duke of Wellington) was born and bred to be a leader. With a firm belief that the nation must be led by a king, the red-coated British officer heads for battle against the French Republic, to restore the fallen monarchy.

Napoleon Bonaparte joins the French military on the eve of the Revolution. He believes leadership is won by merit, not by noble birth. When anarchy explodes in Paris, he's thrust into the revolutionary army poised to march against Britain.

As two mighty empires embark on a bloody duel, Wesley and Bonaparte prepare to face a sworn enemy, unaware that the fate of Europe will one day lie in their hands....

©2006 Simon Scarrow (P)2006 Headline Digital Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Napoleon Bonaparte Royalty

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At first found the switching between Wellingtons and Napoleons storys frustrating. Each time you wanted to hear more and had to reset you thoughts. However this is a well written and a fascinating read/listen . Jonathan Keebles narration is exquisite and brings the story to life. Just about to start book 2 cannot wait.

Outstanding

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If you could sum up Young Bloods in three words, what would they be?

A great foundation to the story of Napoleon and Wellington as youngsters

Who was your favorite character and why?

Arthur Wellesley...He was an underdog character coming from fairly modest roots and no stranger to failures and vices, although Napoleon as a child was extremely entertaining.

Have you listened to any of Jonathan Keeble’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Jonathan Keeble's work is always great this is no exception

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Some of the light humour was mildly amusing, hearing the British soldiers plight when retreating was also moving.

Any additional comments?

This novel forms an extremely solid foundation for the coming books, you get to actually like both characters Napoleon and Arthur Wellesley and see them both for their human side for their successes, failures, flaws, vices and virtues which has not been left out...I really enjoyed this Simon Scarrow put a lot of work into character development and this made for fascinating characters.

Something very different from Simon Scarrow

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Great detailed account of the rise in power historically of two men we all know but putting a human face onto these legends. Fare in its account of the French and English frames of reference that coming from an Irish man.. We can judge people of today for what our ancestors believes and actions you can only do what at the time you think is right..

The human condition

Look forward to the rest of the story that I new of but now am aware of and its impact on the world

Detailed and identity

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Young Bloods is a book I read years ago and like other books by Simon Scarrow I thoroughly enjoyed. With so many new books to read I don't have the time to reread old favourites. This has been my first fiction to listen to on audible and has been pleasure to listen too, Jonathon Keeble's narration has really brought this already very visual book to a whole new level, I can't wait to finish this series.

Couldn't stop listening!

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What a brilliant book, really enjoyed the listen, wonderful narration. Looking forward to the complete series.

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