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The Lions of Al-Rassan

By: Guy Gavriel Kay
Narrated by: Euan Morton
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The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.

Meanwhile, in the north, the conquered Jaddites' most celebrated - and feared - military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, driven into exile, leads his mercenary company south.

In the dangerous lands of Al-Rassan, these two men from different worlds meet and serve - for a time - the same master. Sharing their interwoven fate - and increasingly torn by her feelings - is Jehane, the accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond.

Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, The Lions of Al-Rassan is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply compelling story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake - or destroy - a world.

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Rich and majestic. A tale of beauty, love, honour and pride. It gave me goosebumps

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I don't think any words I could write would do this book justice. I'm grateful you don't have to be capable of creating great beauty in order to appreciate that created by others. I thank Guy for sharing his beautiful creations with the world. This one is my favourite. Even after a dozen 'readings'.

Pure, delightful, sorrowful beauty

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I have many books by this author, both in print and through Audible.
This is an excellent audible book.

Wonderful to listen to this reading.

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Extremely well written and structured. Had me invested in the world and the characters from the start. Narrator could definitely have varied the voices a little more.

Masterpiece

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This man is fast becoming a favourite author of mine.
This story had suspense, humour and love in a historical setting.
It was a tad hard to follow some of the characters with similar sounding names.
Highly recommend

Wonderful

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