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The Pale Horseman

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2

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The Pale Horseman

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

A Saxon raised by Vikings. A pagan fighting for a Christian King. The conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England.

It is 877. Across the kingdoms of Britain the Danes are gaining strength. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a pagan warrior, must decide who he will align with: the Vikings who raised him or Alfred, King of the West Saxons.

As the Danes make for Wessex and threaten to destroy the kingdom, Uhtred will forge an uneasy alliance with the king, to lead the last remaining Saxon army in a battle that will be a fight for the very existence of England.

©2005 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Royalty Thriller & Suspense War & Military World Literature Fiction King Viking

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Critic reviews

‘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

‘It is stirring stuff, and few writers are better qualified than Cornwell to do justice to the excitement of the times…Ninth-century Britain and a master of storytelling – it is a marriage made in heaven.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Cornwell’s mastery of historical sources and his aptitude for battle scenes is well established…the language, and particularly the dialogue, is raw and unarchaic, rich in insults and Anglo-Saxon expletives.’ Times Literary Supplement
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A winning combination. Excellent historical tale by Cornwell narrated by a very talented Keeble make superb entertainment to say the least. There are many characters in the story and Keeble gave unique voices to each and every character. All exciting and lifelike. I love it. Thank you Bernard Cornwell and Jonathan Keeble.

Superb story telling

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Just listened for the second time, brilliant narrative. I've read the books and watched the TV series but this is my favourite.

Brilliant

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Loved it. Perfect to listen to whilst on the road. Looking forward to the next one.

Gripping story telling

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Loved it. Beautifully performed with pathos and intensity. Gets you right into the Shield-wall. Moments of real humour too which had me laughing out loud. Works best as a series rather than a stand alone book imo.

No one gets you closer to the shield wall

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Breathtaking with a brilliant narrative pace and emotion
It's actually left me speechless x x x x x x
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Exemplary

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A very well performed and written audiobook. I thoughly enjoyed all of it. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Fantastic Story and Performance

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Really enjoyable and narrated wonderfully. I am enjoying having these books narrated while I paint.

Brought to life

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The combination of keeble and Cornwell is simply captivating. The gritty story line with Keebles passionate reading makes this one of my favourite audiobooks so far

superb story, unbelievable narration

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Another great story in this series with great narration by Jonathan Keeble that brings it all to life!

Another great story in this series!

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Takes you to a time and place that is forgotten, but the glimpse of modern day England can see there origin here.

Honestly amazing

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