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The Sword and the Miracle

By: Melvyn Bragg
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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 In the seventh century, at the dawn of Christianity, Bega, a bewitching Irish princess bestowed with miraculous powers, and Padric, a charismatic British prince gifted with the fiery power of the sword, sacrifice themselves for what they believe to be a greater destiny. Weaving historical details and the power of religious faith into a charged loved story, Bragg brings vigor to the Dark Ages in a riveting historical novel.©1996 by Melvyn Bragg (P)1998 by Blackstone Audiobooks Fiction Historical Fiction Royalty

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"An absorbing epic...as splendid a ripping yarn as any of the best classics...The violence is truly awe-inspiring, the battles magnificent." ( Daily Telegraph)
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Poor sound quality - Real shame. The narration was engaging and the story was excellent.

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The story was interesting but the narration was grating so much that it spoiled it for me.

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I have listened to this many times. Always enjoyable. I love the historic references too

One of my favourites

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