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The Lords of the North
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 3
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Enter a world where bloody battles and heroic deeds combine in the historic struggle to unite Britain in the face of a common enemy. The third instalment in Bernard Cornwell's King Alfred series, follows on from the outstanding previous novels The Last Kingdom and The Pale Horseman.
The year is 878 and the Vikings have been thrown out of Wessex. Uhtred, fresh from fighting for Alfred in the battle to free Wessex, travels north to seek revenge for his father's death, killed in a bloody raid by Uhtred's old enemy, renegade Danish lord, Kjartan.
While Kjartan lurks in his formidable stronghold of Dunholm, the north is overrun by chaos, rebellion and fear. Together with a small band of warriors, Uhtred plans his attack on his enemy, revenge fuelling his anger, resolute on bloody retribution. But, he finds himself betrayed and ends up on a desperate slave voyage to Iceland. Rescued by a remarkable alliance of old friends and enemies, he and his allies, together with Alfred the Great, are free to fight once more in a battle for power, glory and honour.
The Lords of the North is a tale of England's making, a powerful story of betrayal, struggle and romance, set in an England torn apart by turmoil and upheaval.
Critic Reviews
Praise for The Lords of the North:
"Beautifully crafted story-telling, complete with splendid set-piece battles and relentless derring-do, so gripping that it rarely stops to catch a breath. It demonstrates once again Cornwell's enormous skill as a historical narrator. He would have graced Alfred's court entertaining the guests with his stories." (Daily Mail)
"Cornwell takes the spectres of ninth century history and puts flesh back on their bones. Here is Alfred's world restored - impeccably researched and illuminated with the colour and passion of a master storyteller." (Justin Pollard, author of Alfred the Great)
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
"Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation." (Daily Mail)
"Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched." (Observer)
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- Anonymous User
- 10-01-2024
Cornwell & Keeble - a match made in heaven
Keeble breathes such incredible life into Uhtred. a brilliant story, narrated by a brilliant actor.
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- cayle halls
- 02-12-2023
Can’t go wrong with this series
These books just continue to get better and better, I’m sure I will have listened to this series from start to finish by the end of a month
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- Anonymous User
- 05-06-2023
Brilliant as always!!!
Five stars from me. Great story, great delivery. I already have the next book downloaded am am ready to start listening.
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- Nathaniel Kaufmann
- 19-09-2022
Great third book in series
This is the third book in the series. This time it moves to Northumbria and focuses on the leaders and their fortresses. Perfect story telling and delivery.
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- Diane
- 04-06-2022
Great story, great reader
Jonathan Keeble is a perfect narrator for the Last Kingdom series. The books by Bernard Cornwell are fantastic
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- MasterDownUnder
- 03-12-2021
Will Miss Jonathon Keeble...
These books are amazing, so much different from the TV series. It is possible to see where they played cut and paste with various plot points and characters, and embellished here and there, but the audio of the full story is just a delight to listen to. Am hoping the new bloke who does the rest is as good...
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- Anonymous User
- 01-05-2021
best Narrator
This bloke brings the story to life , best Narrator I've listened too , the bloke that does the Wilber Smith books is not to bad either 👍
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- Peter levy
- 15-04-2021
I loved it
Having watched The Last Kingdom, I understand the characters which it more meaningful to me.
The narrator was great and so is the story.
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- Brendon Anderson
- 03-12-2020
a great story page-turning lots of adventure and a
a page turning Welwyn of action adventure blood and guts I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good Viking Warrior
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- Bryn Townend
- 04-08-2020
One of the best series ever.
My title says it all. Amazing series & amazing book. Recommend it to all who enjoy historical fiction.
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