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Duncton Wood

By: William Horwood
Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
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Summary

The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power.

A solitary young mole, Bracken, is thrown into leading the fight to free Duncton Wood. Only by putting his trust in the ancient Stone, forgotten symbol of a great spiritual past, can he find the strength to challenge Mandrake's darkness.

When Bracken falls in love with Rebecca, Mandrake's daughter, the moles must make life and death choices as their extraordinary search for freedom and truth begins....

Together Bracken and Rebecca will embark on moving journey that will challenge them in ways they could never have imagined. But can they save Duncton before it's too late?

Duncton Wood is the first instalment in The Duncton Chronicles, an unforgettable six-book series now widely regarded as a fantasy classic. For fans of J. R. R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques and Richard Adams' Watership Down, this is a quest into the heart of nature, the redemptive power of love and the triumph of spirit.

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I read these books when they first came out and was captivated. As a naturalist and folklorist, the mix of mythology and sound natural history of moles held my attention through six VERY long books. Revisiting the series as audiobooks I was worried they would not live up to my memory or an inappropriate narrator would be chosen. Audible has done the books proud, the narrator is perfect with convincing accents - Mayweed, in book 2, is exactly as I imagined him. I hope Audible provide the second trilogy, along with other William Horwood books - especially Stonor Eagles.

Silance of the Stone

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I have waited for years for this series to be available on audible. the story makes you laugh cry love hate..and feel genuine love for the characters. Duncton is now alive..just brilliantly read love it .....please hurry and bring the rest of the story to voice. I'm awaiting with bated breath.

Dunction wood

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A story about friendship, courage, love, honour, sacrifice, belief, betrayal and adventure.
I Brought these books many years ago and enjoyed every page turning experience of these beautiful creatures lives. Now 40 years later I have had the story told to me. There’s something about listening instead of reading You don’t miss a thing as it comes alive and pulls you in. Young or old this is a beautiful written and narrated tale that will have you starting book two before the credits ends.

Beautifully written and narrated.

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I have been a huge fan of the Duncton books for many years, and have read them all several times, but didn't think I would have the time to ever read them again. Thank you Audible for giving me the chance to re-visit them over and over again. Fantastic narrator too.

Brilliant

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Very enjoyable listen with great charaterisation. wothy of the 5 star rating in all areas

Excellent story brought to life by the reader.

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