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The Harp of Kings

Warrior Bards, Book 1

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The Harp of Kings

By: Juliet Marillier
Narrated by: Imogen Sage
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FINALIST FOR THE AUREALIS AWARDS SARA DOUGLASS BOOK SERIES AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUREALIS AWARDS FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT AND BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2019

Bard. Warrior. Rebel.

Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. While she and her brother are competing for places in this band, they are asked to go undercover as travelling minstrels. For Swan Island trains both warriors and spies.

Their mission is to find and retrieve a precious harp, an ancient symbol of kingship. If the harp is not played at the upcoming coronation, the heir will not be accepted and the kingdom will be thrown into turmoil. Faced with plotting courtiers, secretive druids, an insightful storyteller and a boorish Crown Prince, Liobhan soon realises an Otherworld power may be meddling in the affairs of the realm. When ambition clashes with conscience, Liobhan must make a bold decision - and the consequences may break her heart.

©2019 Juliet Marillier (P)2019 Macmillan Australia Audio Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Royalty Warrior Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

'Completely transported me to the wonder and enchantment of ancient Ireland.' Callie Bates, author of The Waking Land

'This breathtaking, often heartbreaking Celtic-flavoured fantasy novel from Marillier (the Blackthorn & Grim series) couches a challenging quest in storytelling both earthy and unearthly ... Most satisfying is [Marillier's] ability to weave multiple strands of narrative into a brilliant tapestry. This lush fantasy is sure to win Marillier many new fans.' Publishers Weekly
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medival dreaming takes you into the realms of mindfulness of all whom inhabit our world. The adventure awaits the reader, loved this novel and enjoy the quest for the missing harp. 10*

Journey the Realms in time!!

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I was taken back to ancient Ireland as if thru stones!! love this writing, these characters, this story. new fave author due to the mastery of mystery throughout her books!!

amazing

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I've been a massive fan of Juliet Marilliet for years abd years, rereading most of her books several times. this transported me on a wonderful adventure and once again I got lost in another reality.

The familiar and wondrous storytelling of Marillier

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Another brilliant story by Juliet Marillier. The warrior bards are all complex characters with interesting back stories that are woven through the narrative with care. The challenges they face, both real and imagined, throughout the story help each one grow in themselves and as a team. The narration by Imogen Sage is beautifully done and I am looking forward to continuing my journey with these wonderful characters.

Truly wonderful read

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Great work. Enjoy all her books. Like the norator on this audio version. Look forward to hearing the rest of this trilogy

Awesome book

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Juliet Marillier has once again crafted a superb tale with fantastic, well developed characters. It is a real page turner with a satisfying ending, which will leave you eagerly awaiting the next book.
Imogen Sage does a brilliant job bringing all of the characters to life.
If you like Robin Hobbs books you will probably like Juliet Marillier's too.

Thoroughly Enjoyably!!!

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held me captive from start to finish as all of Juliet Marillier's work does.
my first book love was the Foxmask series, then The Dark Mirror. Her story style is ancient magical fantasy in one way or another and I love that she captures the voices of the ancients so well.
As for the speaker of this audiobook, I was startled by the accented deeper voice but she turned out perfect and made the story truly come alive, hearing her sing the ancient songs made me so much better understand what I would've read and missed.
this was my first audiobook as opposed to reading a book and it has been a wonderful, unforgettable experience that I shall now truly want to enjoy again and again and again. Thankyou all who produced this to help me find a way to read books (my love) when I suddenly find myself permanently too ill to do so at 31 years old.

I hope you read this review.

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