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Dunstan

One Man. Seven Kings. England's Bloody Throne.

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Dunstan

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Geoffrey Beevers
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Dunstan by Conn Iggulden, read by Geoffrey Beevers

From acclaimed historical writer Conn Iggulden comes a novel set in the red-blooded days of Anglo-Saxon England. This is the original game for the English throne.

In the year 937, King Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, readies himself to throw a great spear into the north. His dream of a kingdom of all England will stand or fall on one field and the passage of a single day.

At his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury, full of ambition and wit, perhaps enough to damn his soul. His talents will take him from the villages of Wessex to the royal court, to the hills of Rome - from exile to exaltation.

Through Dunstan's vision, by his guiding hand, England may come together as one great country - or fall back into anarchy and misrule . . .

From one of our finest historical writers, Dunstan is an intimate portrait of a priest and performer, a visionary, a traitor and confessor to kings - the man who changed the fate of England.

 Action & Adventure Destiny Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval War & Military Middle Ages Royalty England

Critic Reviews

One of the most interesting historical novels of recent times
Iggulden's Dunstan is a vivid, convincing character
This engrossing novel is rich in intrigue, with Iggulden breathing life into this remarkable and complex figure who played a vital role in safeguarding a newly united England
Iggulden... tells an absolutely cracking story... the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent
Iggulden takes what you thought was a ho-hum era and peopled it with characters so finely honed it becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Can't fault the man. Brilliant!
Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times
Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction
Compelling reading
Superbly plotted and paced
All stars
Most relevant
from sociopath to saint. Dunstan has incredible intelligence and terrifying ambition. an interesting character.

different

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Have listened to a number of the authors books which are usually very good in the historical fiction genre. Although, can’t say lord of the bow series was of the same quality. This one I think is one of his best. Good narration, sensational characters.

Very entertaining.

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The story of an extraordinary man, with unusual talents. The book anchors around historical fact, but fills in the details where they are not recorded. I appreciate how the author captures the characters and attitudes of a relatively little understood period. While the story takes its time, it is well worth listening to this gripping saga, if you have the time.

A sweeping story of an extraordinary life

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I knew nothing of Dunstan when I read this book, Conn Igguldun brought his character and those around him to life in a tale that had me mesmerised from start to finish. The narration was wonderful too, seamless as he switched from character to character. I have read many of Conn Igguldun's books and it is always a pleasure.

Master storyteller

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Knew nothing of this era, but the story was so interesting and I just wanted to keep listening. Later I found myself researching more about that time and will look for more stories of the era.

The narration was fabulous and faultless for me. I went on to look for other books by the same narrator - and by the same author.

Highly recommend.

Fascinating story and wonderful narration

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