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Lancelot

By: Giles Kristian
Narrated by: Philip Stevens
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Lancelot by Giles Kristian.

The legions of Rome are a fading memory. Enemies stalk the fringes of Britain. And Uther Pendragon is dying. Into this fractured and uncertain world the boy is cast, a refugee from fire, murder and betrayal. An outsider whose only companions are a hateful hawk and memories of the lost.

Yet he is gifted, and under the watchful eyes of Merlin and the Lady Nimue he will hone his talents and begin his journey to manhood. He will meet Guinevere, a wild, proud and beautiful girl, herself outcast because of her gift. And he will be dazzled by Arthur, a warrior who carries the hopes of a people like fire in the dark. But these are times of struggle and blood, when even friendship and love seem doomed to fail.

The gods are vanishing beyond the reach of dreams. Treachery and jealousy rule men’s hearts and the fate of Britain itself rests on a sword’s edge.

But the young renegade who left his home in Benoic with just a hunting bird and dreams of revenge is now a lord of war. He is a man loved and hated, admired and feared. A man forsaken but not forgotten. He is Lancelot.

Set in a fifth-century Britain besieged by invading bands of Saxons and Franks, Irish and Picts, Giles Kristian's epic new novel tells - through the warrior's own words - the story of Lancelot, that most celebrated of all King Arthur's knights. It is a story ready to be re-imagined for our times.

©2018 Giles Kristian (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks
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its a long book but I loved it. cant wait to hear his other books.

great story, beautifully told.

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Great story, covers Lancelot from 9 years old and spends the first few hours of the book young, but worth it if you have a little patience.

The narrator was mostly excellent but his general tone was a little low so I had to have the volume high, and all of a sudden he would be really loud so it caught me out.

Definitely makes me want to read/listen to more of Giles Kristian.

Excellent!

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Just amazing. Having read Cornwells version i had high standards upon starting this book. It held its own in a big way and in many ways you could feel the writers inspiration from Cornwell. I say feel as that is what a well written book should do. Take you on the emotional journey of the characters and immerse you into their world. At the end the author talks of his personal struggles at the time of writing this and the power of that comes through in the story with the loss and struggle endured by the characters. Great book and highly recommend.

awesome.

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geezus i was hooked right from the start...laughing and crying and grunting and screaming right along with Lancelot and the others....but then...that ending...just ended. it didn't tie up any loose ends or leave us hanging...it just ended.

that ending though !

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An origin story for Lancelot. This book is worthy inclusion to the many works based on the Arthurian legends.

He had to push the pram-a-lot.

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I’ve listened to this book twice now, it is fantastic. Written in such a way to really immerse the reader (love the descriptions of what the plants in the area are doing at any given time, helps the reader get their bearings). The narrator is brilliant, I have listened to other Giles Kristian books just to hear him again. It’s a story that stays with you, and this is a brilliant take on such a well known tale.

So good I’ve listened twice

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I really loved this book, a different take on the myth that is King Arthur. I would have loved more of a detailed ending as it kind of just ended! Great voice for Lancelot, great listen.

Beautiful

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A rich and complex story, beautifully told, that carried me like a wave till the very end.

Breath taking!

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This was the first book I had read by Giles Kristian and wow what an amazing author. His ability to feel out the characters moods and behaviours is wonderful.
Phillip Stevens has the perfect voice for reading this story. It really came alive in my ears

What a wonderful new story of an old hero

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loved it great new take on the drama we all know and love
Giles was beguiling

Ali Mahony

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