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Cry of the Fish Eagle

By: Peter Rimmer
Narrated by: Rob Drex
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From the battlefields of World War II to the dawn of modern Zimbabwe, Cry of the Fish Eagle follows families bound to the land… and to the tides of history they cannot escape.

In wartime Cornwall, Rupert Pengelly returns to a failing farm, and a promise whispered over the deathbed of a friend. A promise that pulls him across oceans, toward Africa, toward a life he never imagined.

Rhodesia awaits with sun-baked fields, emerald hunts, and a restless horizon. Amid the heat and tension, a wild, fearless girl named Sasa emerges—unpredictable, untamed—ready to challenge Rupert’s loyalties and reshape the course of his future.

The old order trembles, resistance rises, and the Pengellys, Savages, and Birkendales are drawn ever closer… and pulled apart. Secrets deepen like shadows, alliances shift like sand, and the storm gathering over the land soon finds them at its centre.

And when the cry of the fish eagle rings across the skies, one question remains: who will endure, and what must be sacrificed to survive the tides of history?

Across continents, across generations, the tides of empire shape all they touch.

©1993 Peter Rimmer (P)2018 Kamba Publishing Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction War Africa
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Does anyone listen to the narration before releasing audio books. This is an example of a very good story spoiled by someone who has no idea of how to perform British regional accents and place names. He doesn’t pause between paragraphs and chapters causing confusion. Even slowing down the narration doesn’t help. I will be continuing the story in book form .

An interesting romp of a story ruined

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Great story, but why have an American narrate the story very badly, pronunciation of place names and Tomatoes is laughable. Such a shame as other Peter Rimmer books I’ve listened to have been fantastic.

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The narrative was abysmal. It was worse than bad! Robotic and sounded like it was not a person reading it. The women’s voices sounded like a comic version of female voices, and quite frankly I found it offensive to to portray women in this way!

The storyline was uneventful. If you are undecided whether to read or listen, I’d get the book. Quite honestly, I’d save my money.

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Dreadful!

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Terrible accents need to be re read with a person who knows accents. Change the reader.

Bad accents

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A friend recommended this to me - not being much of a historical fiction buff, I still took a listen - and am sooo happy I did! I couldn't turn it off! Following the protagonist through his life of trials and tribulations (mostly wrought by the powers and overlords who manipulate all our lives) was both fascinating and, well, unnerving.

The story flowed well with only a couple minor confusions (that I remedied by re-listening to a couple of chapters) and the vivid imagery in the prose was engaging.

Having done some amateur narration myself, I was quite happy and impressed with the narrator and his many character voices as well as some nice additions of music and sound effects (several exciting radio-drama like scenes!). I appreciate the effort that goes into both the writing and performing of such a full and engaging story.

Recommended!

A Epic Story! Captivating and well performed.

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