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Men of Iron
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- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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"Sir Nigel" is a historical novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, set in the beginning of the Hundred Years' War, spanning 1350 to 1356. It is the background to Doyle's novel, The White Company, and describes the early life of that book's hero Nigel Loring, a knight in the service of King Edward III. The character is loosely based on the historical knight Neil Loring. The tale, at its outset, traces the fortunes of the family of Loring of the Manor of Tilford in Surrey, many of whose scions had been prominent in the service of the Norman and Angevin Kings of England, against the backdrop of the Black Death.
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Captivating
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The Rose of York
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- Narrated by: Robin Sachs
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Set in Malory's England during the Wars of the Roses, this acclaimed winner of a remarkable nine awards tells the true story of two star-crossed lovers - Richard of Gloucester and Lady Anne Neville - before they become King and Queen of England. A stirring tale of romance and intrigue.
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Marvelous.
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Waverley
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Waverley by Sir Walter Scott is an enthralling tale of love, war and divided loyalties. Taking place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the novel tells the story of proud English officer Edward Waverley. After being posted to Dundee, Edward eventually befriends chieftain of the Highland Clan Mac-Ivor and falls in love with his beautiful sister Flora. He then renounces his former loyalties in order actively to support Scotland in open rebellion against the Union with England. The book depicts stunning, romantic panoramas of the Highlands.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Loved it
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By: Sir Walter Scott
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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- Narrated by: Nick Offerman
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- Unabridged
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With his trademark mirth and boundless charisma, actor Nick Offerman brought the loveable shenanigans of Twain's adolescent hero to life in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Now, in yet another virtuosic performance, the actor proves that despite being separated by a span of over a century, his connection to the author and his work is undeniable and that theirs is a timeless collaboration that should not be missed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mark Twain and Nick Offerman are a perfect match
- By Philip M. Chute on 10-23-17
By: Mark Twain
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Don Quixote
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- By: Edith Grossman - translator, Miguel de Cervantes
- Narrated by: George Guidall
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Sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman Don Quixote, fed by his own delusional fantasies, takes to the road in search of chivalrous adventures. But his quest leads to more trouble than triumph. At once humorous, romantic, and sad, Don Quixote is a literary landmark. This fresh edition, by award-winning translator Edith Grossman, brings the tale to life as never before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Fourth Try at an Audible Quixote
- By James on 12-24-12
By: Edith Grossman - translator, and others
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At Agincourt
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From 1413-1415 the butcher’s guild, otherwise known as the “White Hoods” of Paris, kept that city in a state of near anarchy. With a mad king, a virtual civil war between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, and King Henry V of England claiming the French throne, there is plenty of opportunity for Guy Aylmer, a squire to Sir Eustace de Villeroy, to show his mettle in many a skirmish, finally winning his spurs at the lopsided victory of the English over the French at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415.
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5 out of 5 stars
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richly detailed dialog brings 1415 history alive
- By Anna Noehre on 03-17-24
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A Morbid Taste for Bones
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Cadfael's return to his Welsh homeland for a visit proves a rather discomfiting homecoming when an honorable nobleman turns up in a patch of forest with an arrow embedded in his chest. There are questions about the arrow, the man's daughter needs Cadfael's help, and a very odd burial takes place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very pleasant if not much of a mystery.
- By Zenjen on 04-15-10
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Taliesin
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It was a time of legend, as the last shadows of the mighty Roman conqueror faded from the captured Isle of Britain. Meanwhile, across a vast sea, bloody war shattered a peace that had flourished for 2,000 years in the doomed kingdom of Atlantis. This is the remarkable adventure of Charis, the courageous princess from Atlantis who escapes the terrible devastation of her land, and of the fabled seer and druid prince Taliesin, singer at the dawn of the age. It is a story of an incomparable love that joins two astonishing worlds....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic interpretation of a Classic tale
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Suldrun’s Garden
- Lyonesse: Book 1
- By: Jack Vance
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
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- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 329
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The Elder Isles, located in what is now the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Old Gaul, are made up of 10 contending kingdoms, all vying with each other for control. At the centre of much of the intrigue is Casmir, the ruthless and ambitious king of Lyonnesse. His beautiful but otherworldly daughter, Suldrun, is part of his plans. He intends to cement an alliance or two by marrying her well. But Suldrun is as determined as he and defies him.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not my cup of tea
- By Ann on 01-10-11
By: Jack Vance
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Lorna Doone
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First published in 1869, Lorna Doone is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of 17th-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild Exmoor on the border of Somerset and Devon. Seized by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he makes his way to the valley of the Doones, where he is discovered by the beautiful Lorna.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LORNA DOONE
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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc
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Regarded by many as the most luminous example of Twain's work, this historical novel chronicles the French heroine's life, as purportedly told by her longtime friend--Sieur Louis de Conte.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Underrated novel, well worth a listen
- By Tad Davis on 07-05-12
By: Mark Twain
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Chivalry done right
I enjoyed this book as a young man. And I've enjoyed it even more as a grown man.
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One of the best books I've heard
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Cute bit of historical fiction
Love a good story of growing up.
Even better with swords and armor.
Add in lords and princesses and I’m sold.
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- DJMS
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Excellent Book.
Outstanding performance of a wonderful story. We'll done. I enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommended.
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- Shane Ball
- 01-31-23
Wonderful story
I found this a wonderful read for those who likes stories of knights and chivalry .
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- Beauregard Simpson
- 01-05-24
Very good diction
Great tale of chivalry and knighthood. Good coming of age story in which a young upstart lad turns into a noble hero.
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- Reed Family
- 03-05-24
I love this story! <3
I think the story was very well written and I enjoyed thw story very much!
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-24-15
Good
I liked it very much and it was a good read. The story was grate rely liked it it was grate
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- Joe's review
- 03-30-21
Hold's true
Well written story, that carries honor. Written over 100 year ago about valor and justice, that still can teach all readers. Timeless.
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- Loren D.
- 04-26-07
Good story with technical flaws
I enjoyed Robert Whitfield’s narration of “Scaramouche” and “Captain Blood” so much that I got this book as well.
The narration is as good as those others, but the audio quality isn’t. Added to that, I noticed some flaws with the downloaded book. Initially, chapter 16 was missing entirely. I called the problem to the attention of customer service and it seems to be repaired now, but the missing chapter detracted from the enjoyment of the story. As it turned out, that chapter is not central to the plot.
This is an enjoyable story for anyone older than 15. Children younger than that will probably have trouble with some of the words, but it’s still an easily understood story, with only a few excursions away from the main plot.
The story’s central character is Miles, a young man studying to be a knight. Honor is a central concept of the story.
I am waaaaay past childhood and enjoyed this book, but I think it would be more suited for boys in their teens. I don’t think that girls would enjoy it as much boys would, although I should leave that issue open until we get a woman’s opinion.
In spite of the technical flaws, I rate it at 4 stars.
Loren
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