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The Bloody Ground
- The Starbuck Chronicles, Book 4
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Length: 14 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
The fourth volume of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War and featuring rebel Nathaniel Starbuck – a yankee fighting for the Southern cause.
It is late summer 1862 and the Confederacy is invading the United States of America.
Nate Starbuck, a northern preacher’s son fighting for the rebel South, is given command of a punishment battalion – a despised unit of shirkers and cowards. His enemies expect it to be his downfall, as Starbuck must lead this ramshackle unit into a battle that will prove to be the bloodiest of the Civil War.
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Critic reviews
‘The best so far in Cornwell’s American Civil War series . . . The cacophony of the cornfield slaughter is stunningly conveyed’ Daily Mail
‘A very fine novel indeed; Bernard Cornwell at his disticntive best . . . builds to a gripping climax . . . stirring stuff’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Cornwell is as masterly as ever at conjuring up the grisly nature of nineteenth-century campaigning and the terrifying adrenaline surge experienced on a battlefield reeking of black powder and blood’ The Times
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- Mr Francis G Hooper
- 02-06-17
cracking adventure
The last in the Starbucks series-so far-and a riving listen as well as giving an insight into the American Civil War not easily found elsewhere.
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- Scott Fergusson
- 17-12-20
Fantastic books
Wish mr Cornwell continued the story through the war. I have read all the authors books. Fantastic author
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- Andrew Morris
- 03-06-23
Excellent Series of Novels
The Starbucks Chronicles have proven to be an exceptional series of novels, well written as ever by BC full of historical knowledge and drama. Expertly read by Andrew Callum.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-09-24
historical facts told in a great story. love a rogue hero. Starbuck was like Sharpe. very good
liked all the different characters. Didn't like the good characters like lucifer dying. Will definitely recommend
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- Joseph Dawes
- 02-11-24
Another great story
Absolutely loved this continuation of Starbuck's story, very well read too. Hoping we get a conclusion to the story one day.
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- j c hare
- 31-07-15
Shame it is the last book, excellent series
Would you consider the audio edition of The Bloody Ground to be better than the print version?
Not read the printed version
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bloody Ground?
The final battle described so well as usual by Mr Cornwell, just wish I had a map to hand
What about Andrew Cullum’s performance did you like?
Listening to the first book in the series I worried about Andrew and the accents, he was a little inconsistent, but as the series has progressed he got into it and brought the characters alive. I would now seek him out as a narrator, it was a pleasure to listen to him.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I prefer to enjoy a good book such as this over a period of time although you want to listen to a whole chapter at one sitting
Any additional comments?
Being a long standing fan of Bernard Cornwell and his English historical fiction I was not sure how he would "travel" to America. However the evident extent of his research and his own "take" on historical fact shines through in this series to make it hugely entertaining.
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- (elizabeth)ann donnelly
- 31-05-23
Fantastic
This was a brilliant series told by a master. It never faltered and kept my interest from the first word of Book 1 to the last word of book 3. I would highly recommend it for lovers of Bernard Cornwells’s other books.
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- John
- 16-08-16
please finish the Starbuck Chronicles
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I really love these books and hope that Cornwell gets around to finishing the story. I realise that the money was in writing the Sharpe books another favorite of mine but that wasa while back and there is such a rich backdrop in the American Civil war for Nate to be involved in.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bloody Ground?
The battle of Antietam
Which character – as performed by Andrew Cullum – was your favourite?
Nate
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
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- Lex D
- 03-02-20
Another great title
A great conclusion to the current run. I hope in time Cornwell finds his way back to add another title.
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- Jo
- 05-12-22
loved it
loved the book can't wait for mr Cornwall to get back to writing the rest of the series.
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