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The Empty Throne
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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The Last Kingdom
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 326
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 286
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Story5 out of 5 stars 286
The first book in a brand-new series, The Last Kingdom is set in England during the reign of King Alfred. Uhtred is an English boy, born into the aristocracy of ninth-century Northumbria. Orphaned at 10, he is captured and adopted by a Dane and taught the Viking ways. Yet Uhtred's fate is indissolubly bound up with Alfred, King of Wessex, who rules over the only English kingdom to survive the Danish assault. The struggle between the English and the Danes and the strife between christianity and paganism is the background to Uhtred's growing up.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Epic Historical Fiction
- By Christopher Anthony Dean Smale on 2019-07-26
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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The Winter King
- The Warlord Chronicles, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
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Story5 out of 5 stars 118
Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible narration
- By jason on 2020-09-18
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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Harlequin
- The Grail Quest, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Thomas of Hookton is one of these archers. But he is also on a personal mission: To avenge his father's death and retrieve a stolen relic. Thomas begins a quest that will lead him through fields smeared with the smoke of fires set by the rampaging English, until at last the two armies face each other on a hillside near the village of Crécy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Book two missing from series
- By Stephen Nordquist on 2022-07-14
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Tiger
- The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Richard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue - the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles, whose green jacket he proudly wears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story, great reader!
- By Robert Dawson Link on 2023-07-02
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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Stonehenge
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Bernard Cornwell's brilliant novel, reissued for fans to find out the story behind the stones. This is the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created this great temple. One summer's day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of Ratharryn. The three sons of Ratharryn's chief each perceive the great gift in a different way. The eldest, Lengar, the warrior, harnesses his murderous ambition to be a ruler and take great power for his tribe.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great narration. Boring storytelling.
- By Amanda on 2018-01-30
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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Agincourt
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Charles Keating
- Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Bernard Cornwell, the New York Times best-selling "reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today), tackles his most thrilling, rich, and enthralling subject yet - the heroic tale of Agincourt. The epic battle immortalized by William Shakespeare in his classic Henry V is the background for this breathtaking tale of heroism, love, devotion, and duty from the legendary author of the Richard Sharpe novels and the Saxon Tales.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Solid story
- By B. Helwig on 2023-02-06
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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The Last Kingdom
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 326
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 286
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 286
The first book in a brand-new series, The Last Kingdom is set in England during the reign of King Alfred. Uhtred is an English boy, born into the aristocracy of ninth-century Northumbria. Orphaned at 10, he is captured and adopted by a Dane and taught the Viking ways. Yet Uhtred's fate is indissolubly bound up with Alfred, King of Wessex, who rules over the only English kingdom to survive the Danish assault. The struggle between the English and the Danes and the strife between christianity and paganism is the background to Uhtred's growing up.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Epic Historical Fiction
- By Christopher Anthony Dean Smale on 2019-07-26
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
-
The Winter King
- The Warlord Chronicles, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 129
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 118
Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Incredible narration
- By jason on 2020-09-18
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
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Harlequin
- The Grail Quest, Book 1
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Thomas of Hookton is one of these archers. But he is also on a personal mission: To avenge his father's death and retrieve a stolen relic. Thomas begins a quest that will lead him through fields smeared with the smoke of fires set by the rampaging English, until at last the two armies face each other on a hillside near the village of Crécy.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Book two missing from series
- By Stephen Nordquist on 2022-07-14
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
-
Sharpe's Tiger
- The Siege of Seringapatam, 1799
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Richard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue - the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles, whose green jacket he proudly wears.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great story, great reader!
- By Robert Dawson Link on 2023-07-02
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
-
Stonehenge
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Bernard Cornwell's brilliant novel, reissued for fans to find out the story behind the stones. This is the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created this great temple. One summer's day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of Ratharryn. The three sons of Ratharryn's chief each perceive the great gift in a different way. The eldest, Lengar, the warrior, harnesses his murderous ambition to be a ruler and take great power for his tribe.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great narration. Boring storytelling.
- By Amanda on 2018-01-30
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
-
Agincourt
- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Charles Keating
- Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Bernard Cornwell, the New York Times best-selling "reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today), tackles his most thrilling, rich, and enthralling subject yet - the heroic tale of Agincourt. The epic battle immortalized by William Shakespeare in his classic Henry V is the background for this breathtaking tale of heroism, love, devotion, and duty from the legendary author of the Richard Sharpe novels and the Saxon Tales.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Solid story
- By B. Helwig on 2023-02-06
Written by: Bernard Cornwell
Publisher's Summary
The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number-one best-selling series "The Warrior Chronicles", on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.
England is fractured, torn apart more by internal fighting than the threat of Viking invasion. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. His wife is a formidable fighter and great leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her strongest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
So the scene is set for an explosive battle between elders and warriors for an empty throne. The vacant throne leaves a dangerous opportunity for the rival West Saxons to seize Mercia. But Edward of Wessex is distracted by the succession of his own throne, with two heirs claiming the right to be West Saxon king. And while the kingdoms are in disarray, the Vikings, this time coming from the west, will go on the rampage once more.
The very future of England hangs in the balance. A hero is needed, a hero who can destroy the threat to Mercia, a hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation…
What the critics say
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 is always in full command of his material" (Sunday Times)
"Like GAME OF THRONES, but real" (Observer)
"Tense, powerful, compulsive" (The Times)
"He's called a master storyteller. Really he's cleverer than that" (Telegraph)
"Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell" (Lee Child)
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-08-18
One of the best in the series
This was by far one of the best books in the series. With a beginning that catches you off guard to humour and twisting plots throughout, you don't want to stop until the book is finished. It also is a pivotal segment to the storyline of the series.
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- Andrew Bresnahan
- 2020-07-16
Matt Bates hits his stride
Matt Bates’ performance of improved with every book (after a challenging transition) and he really hits his stride here. The narration is excellent, a real pleasure to listen to. This story is unique in the series, familiar themes punctuated with unique devices that inspire interest. Recommended.
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- Shopper
- 2019-08-16
Great listen
This was my favourite of all the books in this series so far. Looking forward to the next one.
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- Rui Ribeiro
- 2016-08-23
Entertaining
Still a very interesting book, especially for anyone who has listened to the previous books in the series. Not as good as some of the previous books, but keeps on telling the story of saxons and their viking enemies through the remarkable character of Uhtred, in a narrative that is always well built and enthralling.
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- Erin
- 2015-10-16
So very very good
Fantastic series and truly excellent narrator - listened to the whole series and now beginning again with the first book
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- luke
- 2015-03-01
Eight books in and still well worth a credit.
Where does The Empty Throne (The Warrior Chronicles, Book 8) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Among the chronicles it is in the top half
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Empty Throne (The Warrior Chronicles, Book 8)?
As always, the ending was the best part!
What about Matt Bates’s performance did you like?
Good but not great
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Every book Cornwell has written is a "one-sitter". Stretching it out is always a challenge.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-24
Overall a good story
The later books are not as gripping as the first ones but the stories are still entertaining.
Bates is growing on me as a narrator, although for me he will probably always be the second best Uthred.
Well worth a listen if you enjoyed the previous books in the series.
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- Andre
- 2022-07-19
good story, horrible narrator
I find it extremely difficult to listen to Matt Bates.Of all the wonderful narrators out there also those who have read narrated Bernard Cornwell's books, the choice was made to use someone who cannot do accents, who has almost no difference in character voices. Good story, frustratingly Bad narration.
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