Battle Song
The 13th Century historical adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane
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Nathaniel Priestley
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Ian Ross
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'There is a fury in England that none shall suppress - and when it breaks forth it will shake the throne'
1264
Storm clouds are gathering as Simon de Montfort and the barons of the realm challenge the power of Henry III. The barons demand reform; the crown demands obedience. England is on the brink of civil war.
Adam de Norton, a young squire devoted to the virtues of chivalry, longs only to be knighted, and to win back his father's lands. Then a bloody hunting accident leaves him with a new master: the devilish Sir Robert de Dunstanville, who does not hesitate to use the blackest stratagems in pursuit of victory.
Following Robert overseas, Adam is introduced to the ruthless world of the tournament, where knights compete for glory and riches, and his new master's methods prove brutally effective.
But as England plunges into violence, Robert and Adam must choose a side in a battle that will decide the fate of the kingdom. Will they fight for the king, for de Montfort - or for themselves.
Searingly vivid and richly evocative, Battle Song is tale of friendship and chivalry, rivalry and rebellion, and the medieval world in all its colour and darkness.
©2023 Ian Ross (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
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- Anonymous User
- 09-08-23
puts you in the heart of the 2nd barons war
a really engaging read that that brings these historical events to life. my greatest love in life is history and this book puts you right in the heart of my favourite era of medieval history, 13th century england.the author does well to feed the history nerd in me with lots of exciting details and brings historical figures to life without getting bogged down in meticulous detail. historical fiction isn't normally my thing ,but I eagerly await the next instalment and this book is up there amongst my favourites.
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- MattiasF
- 24-07-24
Great classic medieval story
Good story and believable characters of an era not often covered by other authors. Great language and pacing
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- Ian smith
- 21-07-23
Very good
Great book and narrated very well
Would definitely recommend listening to this book look forward to listening to more
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- sm
- 28-04-23
Great book
It is good to read a book that you can get straight into, it can sometimes take a couple of hours. I though this book was great from start to finish and would highly recommend. Great story, great characters and great narration. Bring on the next book.
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- Lauren Boodell
- 18-04-23
A captivating plot and I learnt lots too
I finished this book fairly quickly as it's a fantastic story which is well performed by the narrator. I warmed to the main character immediately, also the female characters felt very authentic, and made me grateful for the freedom and opportunities I have which they didn't.
I enjoyed the descriptions of the tournaments , especially the insight into the melee battles, which I never knew very much about previously - I was shocked by their brutality.
The extra details of medieval life gives the story more depth and I feel I have learnt a lot. The historical note at the end has made me want to research this era of history even more ☺️
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-07-23
Superb
A great story with memorable characters, the book was finished all too quickly. Narration superb and led me to look for more works narrated by Nathanial. Come on Ian, now we need the sequel.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-04-23
A rollicking knight's tale
History, battles, knights, jousting, courtly love - they're all here in spades. A vivid portrayal of 13th century medieval adventure.
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- Robert
- 03-10-23
A brilliant rendition of history
A fantastic, well written and unparalleled story about a period rarely touched in fiction. Ross encompasses an array of captivating characters, especially Robert De Dunstanville, whose an incredibly relatable character. Cannot wait to hear more from this author. 10/10
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