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The Lords of the North

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

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.

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Royalty Emotionally Gripping Denmark Military Revenge Viking

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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absolutely love the narrator for these books I think when he stops reading them I will litrally have to read them as it would seem right without him reading it!

Great book brilliantly read

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A lot of diverse things happen in this installment but it hangs together very well. Jonathan Keeble is incredible, as usual. He's so good that the next book, which is the last he narrates in the series, will be the last I listen to. It would be far too jarring to hear Uhtred voiced by someone else. I hope that there was an extremely good or unavoidable reason for switching narrators.

Great continuation of a gripping tale

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An adventure worthy of RL Stevenson or Walter Scott and read to an Oscar-winning standard. Fantastic!

Absolutely brilliant!

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This is the third book in the series and they are getting better and better. Good easy listening and well told by the narrator.

Getting better and better

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Incredibly descriptive and great characters. A really entertaining story continues and I know I have a long way to go yet.

Gory and Brilliant

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