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The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2)

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The second 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.

A Saxon raised by Vikings. A pagan fighting for a Christian King. The conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England.

It is 877. Across the kingdoms of Britain the Danes are gaining strength. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a pagan warrior, must decide who he will align with: the Vikings who raised him or Alfred, King of the West Saxons.

As the Danes make for Wessex and threaten to destroy the kingdom, Uhtred will forge an uneasy alliance with the king, to lead the last remaining Saxon army in a battle that will be a fight for the very existence of England.

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Royalty Thriller & Suspense War & Military World Literature Fiction England

Critic Reviews

Praise for The Pale Horseman:

‘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

‘It is stirring stuff, and few writers are better qualified than Cornwell to do justice to the excitement of the times…Ninth-century Britain and a master of storytelling – it is a marriage made in heaven.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Cornwell’s mastery of historical sources and his aptitude for battle scenes is well established…the language, and particularly the dialogue, is raw and unarchaic, rich in insults and Anglo-Saxon expletives.’ Times Literary Supplement
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Excellent audio book. The author really draws you into the book. And the narrater does a great job backing that.

Mind gets taken back to the dark ages

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Bernard Cornwell is without a doubt a fantastic author. However, credit also has to go to Jonathan Keeble for his superb narration, particularly his dramatic depiction of the final battle.

All-round fantastic story.

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This was as enjoyable as an audio book as it was on paper. Emotive without being overly dramatic.

Well read

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I have listen to the 1st 4 books and i must say Johnthan keeble makes it

Fantastic Master Johnathan Keeble

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Jonathan Keeble brings this story to life, enhances, and builds on the solid foundation left by Cornwell. His ability to mimic the vast array of tones and accents amazed me to the last chapter.
Great story, which only makes me want to read the history books. Fantastic.

For Odin

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