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Wheel of the Fates

The Carolingian Chronicles, Book 2

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Wheel of the Fates

By: J. Boyce Gleason
Narrated by: Deborah Balm
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It is 742. The throne is empty; the pagan states are in rebellion, Charles Martel's widow and youngest son have been imprisoned, and trust between Carloman and Pippin—the two brothers who remain in power—has been shattered. Making matters worse, the Church is secretly conspiring to place a Merovingian on the throne and Charles' daughter Hiltrude has wed the leader of the rebellion—giving him the legitimacy of Charles' legacy.

Based on a true story, Wheel of the Fates picks up where the award-winning Anvil of God leaves off—chronicling the lives of Charles Martel's children as they vie for power in what's left of the kingdom...and their family.

©2021 J. Boyce Gleason (P)2022 J. Boyce Gleason Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Medieval Fiction Middle Ages Royalty

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Firstly, I must admit the narrative is quite entertaining. But what made me nearly quit this book is the author's impressive lack of knowledge about medieval practices; he seems to be unable to tell the difference between 700s and 1700s. This makes the book feel more like some Bridgerton-style fantasy than serious historical fiction. Again, the narrator is great, which saves a lot, but she can't help with the inaccuracies that break the immersion.

Fantasy, not historical fiction

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