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The Last Kingdom
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Caught up in the power struggle between two kings, powerless to stop the bloodshed and compelled to take a side, this is a powerful tale of loyalty, war and the struggle to survive.
The first book in a brand-new series, The Last Kingdom is set in England during the reign of King Alfred.
Uhtred is an English boy, born into the aristocracy of ninth-century Northumbria. Orphaned at 10, he is captured and adopted by a Dane and taught the Viking ways. Yet Uhtred's fate is indissolubly bound up with Alfred, King of Wessex, who rules over the only English kingdom to survive the Danish assault.
The struggle between the English and the Danes and the strife between christianity and paganism is the background to Uhtred's growing up. He is left uncertain of his loyalties but a slaughter in a winter dawn propels him to the English side and he will become a man just as the Danes launch their fiercest attack yet on Alfred's kingdom. Marriage ties him further still to the West Saxon cause but when his wife and child vanish in the chaos of the Danish invasion, Uhtred is driven to face the greatest of the Viking chieftains in a battle beside the sea. There, in the horror of the shield-wall, he discovers his true allegiance.
The Last Kingdom, like most of Bernard Cornwell's books, is firmly based on true history. It is the first novel of a series that will tell the tale of Alfred the Great and his descendants and of the enemies they faced, Viking warriors like Ivar the Boneless and his feared brother, Ubba. Against their lives Bernard Cornwell has woven a story of divided loyalties, reluctant love, and desperate heroism. In Uhtred, he has created one of his most interesting and heroic characters and in The Last Kingdom one of his most powerful and passionate novels.
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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