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Dunstan

One Man Will Change the Fate of England

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Dunstan

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Geoffrey Beevers
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'I have broken my vows. I have murdered innocents. I have trod down the soil over their dead face with my bare heels, and only the moon as witness. I have loved a woman and she ruined me. I have loved a king and yet I ruined him.'

The year is 937. England is a nation divided, ruled by minor kings and Viking lords. Each vies for land and power. The Wessex king Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, is readying himself to throw a spear into the north. Behind him stands Dunstan, the man who will control the destiny of the next seven kings of England and the fate of an entire nation. Welcome to the original game for the English throne.

©2017 Conn Iggulden (P)2017 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Destiny Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval War & Military Middle Ages Royalty England
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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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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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A fascinating tale. Really well researched and retold. Narrator's style was perfect, he bought Dunstan alive.

Excellent performance and enthralling book.

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Substance came to life in this story & I laughed many times at his views.
An amazing story, written by a brilliant storyteller

What. Character!

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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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Even when I’m struggle to find something to listen to I only have to find something from Conn and I’m set.

Dunstan is a great story about a remarkable man in a remarkable time. Conn is able to build a character that is both extraordinary and yet deeply flawed but completely loveable, shaping his story around the destiny of England.

Definitely worth a read.

Can Conn do no wrong

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....despite obvious scholarly research, the book was a struggle to finish. I am interested in this little-known historical period and I tried to follow Dunstan's story, but it was flat and repetitive.

Narrated well, interesting topic, but....

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First half great, then boring for me. The author is a favourite of mine, but not this time.

Couldnt finish it.

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