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The Walls of Byzantium
- The Mistra Chronicles, Book 1
- Narrated by: William Rycroft
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
This remarkable, sweeping historical novel, rich in story and character, is shaped by the quest for a hidden treasure, rumoured to bequeath riches beyond belief and guarded by successive generations of famed warriors.
15th-century Europe: a time of warring states and ruthless growing empires, divided churches and dynamic traders. In the midst of growing unrest, rivals battle for this treasure, each desperate to secure its power for their own nations. But no-one can discover its whereabouts; nor even knows if it is still in the possession of those born to guard it....
Four remarkable characters from four leading families provide the story as their crossed allegiances, plots and passions are played out on this epic scale. Yet the private lives are there too, and in castle and church, in siege and on battlefield, the love, fear, violence and reluctant loyalty to creed or destiny propel the characters to their fates. Walls of Byzantium is the first of a series and will leave you impatient and longing for the next.
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- Zoë
- 02-08-14
Was fascinated to find out more about this area
Would you try another book written by James Heneage or narrated by William Rycroft?
Yes
Would you recommend The Walls of Byzantium to your friends? Why or why not?
If they wanted to understand that period of history, quite complicated but Heneage does his best to get it across
Was The Walls of Byzantium worth the listening time?
Definitely , was fascinating
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- Deborah
- 23-08-13
Great book and narrator
If you could sum up The Walls of Byzantium in three words, what would they be?
Believable, fast paced
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Walls of Byzantium?
The village labyrinth. I can really picture it :)
What about William Rycroft’s performance did you like?
Well paced, good narration
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
History in the making
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- Tessa
- 06-11-14
More fiction than historical fiction.
Would you try another book written by James Heneage or narrated by William Rycroft?
No. I can't believe I wasted so many hours of my life on this book.
What was most disappointing about James Heneage’s story?
I understand that the main characters needed to be in certain places at certain times to fulfil the historical part of the genre but I began to despise tha characters for being so one dimensional and prone to mishap.
If Suleiman truly spent so much time romancing a ninny then how did he have the time to do anything? It was a bit too Mills & Boon for me, light on fact or detail. It was not believable, coherent or consistent.
Seeing that there is a sequel I wonder if this book is just the set up, which would explain the disjointed narrative and loose ends. I just cannot be bothered to listen to anymore.
What didn’t you like about William Rycroft’s performance?
Performance was okay.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Boredom and self disgust because I actually persevered to the end.
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