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The Empty Throne

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8

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The Empty Throne

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Matt Bates
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The eighth 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.

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…

©2014 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Royalty Warrior England
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A masterpiece in historical fiction entertainment. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter of the story between Saxon and Viking.

Awesome

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Cornwell keeps up his usual very high standard and paints a vivid picture of Britain as it is thought to have been at that time. His characters are well fleshed and engaging.
The narration was excellent, not much else to say so if you're thinking of listening to this book go for it, you won't be disappointed

Time Place & Slaughter

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captivating
it's like a dream and takes you away from our petty struggles and places you there instead for a life of mystery.
enjoy I did.

dreams

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Great read/listen. Good performance. Great story. Loveable Characters. History is very brutal. Fate is Inexorable!

Brilliant

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i found the story good in the style i expect from B.C...top marks
wish it was longer

great story

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What did you like most about The Empty Throne?

The story is an excellent continuation in the tale of Uhtred, in particular his progression into old man status.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Empty Throne?

Actually the beginning where young Uhtred is the focus of the narative

Excellent performance

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Still trying to get over the change in narrator... Matt Bates does a good job, but doesn't hold a candle to Johnathan Keeble.

Where is Keeble!?!

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