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The Devil's Alternative
- De: Frederick Forsyth
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
- Duración: 16 h y 14 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 52
When the entire Soviet Union wheat crop is destroyed by a devastating string of failures, the population faces starvation. The USA is quick to offer assistance. They devise a plan to trade vital food resources with the Russians in exchange for sensitive political information. But the Politburo has other ideas: the invasion of Western Europe to commandeer the food for them... As the paths of communication breakdown the president of the United States and leaders from around the world face an appalling choice: Should they allow the loss of thousands to save the lives of many more?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unsurpassable performance of a brilliant novel
- De Mike en 10-25-16
- The Devil's Alternative
- De: Frederick Forsyth
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
One of Forsyth's best
Revisado: 07-14-24
Better than most of his other books and, in my opinion, at least as good as The day of the Jackal. The characters are actually interesting and relatable which I often find is an issue with some of his other works and the story builds and builds for the finale.
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Battle Song
- The 13th Century historical adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane
- De: Ian Ross
- Narrado por: Nathaniel Priestley
- Duración: 13 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 10
1264. Storm clouds are gathering as Simon de Montfort and the barons of the realm challenge the power of Henry III. The barons demand reform; the crown demands obedience. England is on the brink of civil war. Adam de Norton, a young squire devoted to the virtues of chivalry, longs only to be knighted, and to win back his father's lands. Then a bloody hunting accident leaves him with a new master: the devilish Sir Robert de Dunstanville, who does not hesitate to use the blackest stratagems in pursuit of victory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great medieval adventure
- De Alvin en 04-10-23
- Battle Song
- The 13th Century historical adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane
- De: Ian Ross
- Narrado por: Nathaniel Priestley
Great medieval adventure
Revisado: 04-10-23
Great medieval adventure from a great author. The main character is perhaps a bit of a weak point (feels very familiar from other books, an orphaned squire looking to rise to fame and glory) but the supporting characters and especially the sense of time and place make up for this. Looking forward to the next one.
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Blood on the Blade
- New World, Book 1
- De: Griff Hosker
- Narrado por: Marston York
- Duración: 9 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 102
Erik and his family are Norse who live on the island of Orkneyjar. Their world is thrown upside down when the King of Norway colludes with their jarl to take over their home. They flee to the land north of Mercia. Hoping for a life free from the tyranny of a King, they have to fight Danes and Saxons. When King Harald of Norway sends ships to destroy them, the Clan of the Fox is forced to flee to the newly discovered land of ice and fire. They travel beyond sight of land into an uncharted ocean to face a future which is uncertain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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EPIC!
- De Damon Edwards en 10-11-19
- Blood on the Blade
- New World, Book 1
- De: Griff Hosker
- Narrado por: Marston York
Poorly researched
Revisado: 07-16-22
Author doesn't seem to have a very deep understanding of the times or culture of the Viking Age and it's evident to anyone who has immersed themselves in this period for some time. If you're going to write a historical fiction novel there should be some level of research behind it, this reads like fantasy inspired by reading an article about vikings...sorry to say it but it's true
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Wolf of Wessex
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 243
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 243
AD 838. Deep in the forests of Wessex, Dunston's solitary existence is shattered when he stumbles on a mutilated corpse. Accused of the murder, Dunston must clear his name and keep the dead man's daughter alive in the face of savage pursuers desperate to prevent a terrible secret from being revealed. Rushing through Wessex, Dunston will need to use all the skills of survival garnered from a lifetime in the wilderness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Read.
- De J.J. en 03-19-20
- Wolf of Wessex
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
Good listen
Revisado: 03-11-20
This is a good listen and pretty straight forward adventure tale. I like how the characters are distinctly different from Beibrand in his more well known series. Can’t say I think it’s Harffys best work (the plot felt like something I’d read before) but there’s potential since there seems there will be sequels and if you’ve enjoyed his other books you’ll surely enjoy this one too.
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Vindolanda
- De: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
- Duración: 14 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 484
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 427
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 426
AD, 98. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over 20 years' time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now, defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome. It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Much like Bernard Cornwell in style
- De Daniel P. Fradl en 06-28-18
- Vindolanda
- De: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
Really, really good
Revisado: 09-18-18
As far as historical fiction goes this has to be one of the best works I’ve read (or listened to) apart from Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. As someone who loves history the level of detail described in the historical notes at the end add a lot to the story. Look forward to seeing more fictional work from this author!
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Warrior of Woden
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 5
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
- Duración: 13 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 203
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 202
Oswald has reigned over Northumbria for eight years, and Beobrand has led the king to ever greater victories. Rewarded for his fealty and prowess in battle, Beobrand is now a wealthy warlord, with a sizable warband. Tales of Beobrand's fearsome black-shielded warriors and the great treasure he has amassed are told throughout the halls of the land. Many are the kings who bow to Oswald. And yet there are those who look upon his realm with a covetous eye. And there is one ruler who will never kneel before him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best one yet
- De Anonymous User en 05-29-24
- Warrior of Woden
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 5
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
Best one yet
Revisado: 08-17-18
This series gets better by each outing, not only does Harffy write great characters but he also brings history alive with his well researched fictional tale!
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Azincourt
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Damien Goodwin
- Duración: 13 h y 41 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 63
An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary battle of Agincourt from the number one historical novelist Agincourt, fought on October 25th 1415.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- De P en 06-06-14
- Azincourt
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Damien Goodwin
A darker tone from Cornwell
Revisado: 09-18-17
Another take on the English archer by Cornwell, this story is a lot grimmer and sinister than his earlier Grail Quest series. The darker tone suits the historical events covered in the novel and the narration is very good.
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