The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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Written by:
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Bernard Cornwell
About this listen
The first 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.
In a land torn apart by conflict, an orphan boy has come of age. Raised by the Vikings, deadly enemies of his own Saxon people, Uhtred is a fierce and skilled warrior who kneels to no-one.
Alfred – Saxon, king, man of god – fights to hold the throne of the only land still resisting the pagan northerners.
Uhtred and Alfred’s fates are tangled, soaked in blood and blackened by the flames of war. Together they will change history.
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What the critics say
"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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- Pierce Agila
- 2019-10-25
Epic. Grand. Visual. Powerful.
Wonderfully beautiful journey. A historical drama of a movie in words. Bravo. ready for the next book in the series. Great Work. 2 Thumbs up. Easily a 5 star Audiobook.
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- EmilyA
- 2018-09-18
Excellent Listen
I really enjoyed this audiobook. Jonathan Keeble has done an excellent job of narrating the story. The voice he gives to each character fits well and really brings them to life. I hope he will continue to narrate the entire series. Great story and great listen! #Audible1
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- John fostert
- 2019-06-20
Best Series
I have never listened to a better series. I came because I liked the tv show. Now the show doesn't do these books enough credit.
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- Blu G
- 2023-04-10
Simply outstanding. Take a bow Bernard Cornwall
Absolutely amazing. Excellent narration from Jonathan Keeble. I'll never tire of listening to you! This is my 2nd time listening to this audio book, and like the first time, my imagination takes me on the journey through the voice of Jonathan Keeble. He makes me feel every emotion there is to feel whilst listening to him describing every event. Even the mundane feels epic. I truly wished he had narrated the entire series. Hats off to you Sir!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-06-17
Loved it
I loved The Last Kingdom, the first book in The Last Kingdom series by Bernard Cornwell. The author does a superb job of blending history and fiction, creating a realistic and thrilling story of a turbulent time in England’s past. Uhtred is a fascinating character who narrates his own story with humor, honesty and insight. He is torn between two cultures and two loyalties, and he has to make tough decisions that affect his life and the fate of his country. The book also features unforgettable secondary characters, such as Alfred, Ragnar, Brida and Ubba. The book is full of action, drama and intrigue, as well as historical details and descriptions. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction, especially fans of Vikings and Anglo-Saxon history. This book is a fantastic introduction to a captivating series.
I also want to commend the narrator, Jonathan Keeble, who did a fantastic job of bringing the characters and the story to life. He has a clear and expressive voice that captures the emotions and personalities of each character. He also switches between different accents and tones with ease and skill. He made me feel like I was listening to a real person telling me his story, not just reading a book. He is one of the best narrators I have ever heard.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2018-12-21
The best book I've read in a long time!!!!
A great story well written and narrated..It is related to my favorite TV series Vikings featuring Ragnar Lothbruk and his sons...
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- Brenda Madigan
- 2020-11-16
Loved this book
So well narrated which helped me to capture the details. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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- Sheri h.
- 2023-01-29
Amazing!!!
I felt as if I was right there on the battlefield as I listened to the incredibly written and superb narration of The Last Kingdom. 100% worth the credit! I will happily listen to this book over and over!
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- Church
- 2021-01-08
Jonathan Keeble is an amazing narrator!
Keeble is a brilliant voice actor who convinced me that it was Uthred himself recalling his life's story. And what a compelling story. Sadly, after book four Matt Bates takes over as the narrator which was so harsh that it was like I was listening to a different story. I felt cheated and promptly got a refund on book 5. I would recommend the listener to download samples of Keeble's and Bates' narrations before commiting to the audiobook series.
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- Mary
- 2021-09-26
Awesome listen!
Bernard Cromwell is an amazing storyteller and Jonathan Keeble brings the tale to life! Fantastic narrator!
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