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The Flame Bearer
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 10
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
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- Written by: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Publisher's Summary
The tenth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.
A hero will be forged from this broken land.
As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.
From the day it was stolen from me I had dreamed of recapturing Bebbanburg. The great fort was built on a rock that was almost an island, it was massive, it could only be approached on land by a single narrow track – and it was mine.
Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. Northumbria’s Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Mercia’s Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have agreed a truce. And so England’s greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, at last has the chance to take back the home his traitorous uncle stole from him so many years ago – and which his scheming cousin still occupies.
But fate is inexorable and the enemies Uhtred has made and the oaths he has sworn combine to distract him from his dream of recapturing Bebbanburg. New enemies enter into the fight for England’s kingdoms: the redoubtable Constantin of Scotland seizes an opportunity for conquest and leads his armies south. Britain’s precarious peace threatens to turn into a war of annihilation.
But Uhtred is determined that nothing, neither the new enemies nor the old foes who combine against him, will keep him from his birthright. He is the Lord of Bebbanburg, but he will need all the skills he has learned in a lifetime of war to make his dream come true.
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- Mike
- 2022-03-09
Book 10 of 13
A fantastic series and we'll read, the one thing I lament from the paper edition is the lack of the authors Historical note. Somthing that accompanies all his works and clarifies his revisions to the history contained within the book's.
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- Stephen Nordquist
- 2021-06-04
It’s the Last Kingdom series, thirteen books
You need to start with the first book . The Last Kingdom. This is book ten , by now I’m used to the different narrator. The first four books use a different narrator. Both of the narrators are good , but it’s difficult to get used to a different narrator so far into the series , eventually I did. There were nine books left, if you are going to keep listening , you have too. Great series, best historical fiction I’ve ever listened too. Every book in the series is as good as the first one. Just start with book one. I’m going to be so disappointed when I finally finished book thirteen
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- C. Ian Keay
- 2017-02-05
Another winner
A compelling story, wonderfully performed by Matt Bates. I need more of these stories from Bernard Cornwell!
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- Nigel A.
- 2016-10-30
A fine ending to a long tale.
Well narrated and a fine story to finish Utred's journey. Although who knows if it's the end ;-)
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- panagiotis
- 2016-10-07
Wow
I know that reviewing this book is a waste of time as it is number 10 in a series but I will do it anyway as tribute to the author
I've read a lot of books, I believe more than 400 in fact. This was one of the best!
Well done sir, and thank you
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- PJ
- 2021-03-06
Flame Bearer
Not the most exciting of his books but at least Uhtred got his home, Bebbanburg, back.
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- Patrick Herbert
- 2017-10-25
Probably one the best in the series
Uthreds last stand is action packed and ties up the series well. Although the end could use a little more dialogue especially between old friends like Uthreds and Finnan but, overall you've got to love the way we not only finally answer the question: "will Uthred ever retake bebbanburgh?" but, also, get to reminisce with the character on his achievements to date.
Ultimately, the biggest disappointment in the book is that I've now finished a series that I've been following for years through the paperback and audio books. I can only hope that the next few years of the tv show are just as gripping (even though I know the story and uthreds nicer than he is here)
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