Death of Kings: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Bernard Cornwell

In the early 900s, a young Anglo-Saxon woman named Aethelflaed is given the responsibility of ruling for her brother, King Alfred. Desperate to save her people from Viking invaders, she prepares with all diligence and expectation. This audiobook download tells Aethelflaed's story in a beautifully crafted narrative that invokes emotion and sets the stage for one of the greatest stories ever told--the life and times of Alfred not only as king, but also as author.

Bernard Cornwell is an author with a vast and varied resume. Frankly, I had never read any of his work before, but when I saw this audiobook on sale for only $1.99 -- I took that deal! The story has everything a good tale should: suspense, betrayal, action, and plenty of emotion.

The book tells the story of Uhtred, a warlord in England who is torn between his loyalty to Alfred the Great and his own ambitions. His first act as a free man is to kill the Norsemen left behind by Harald Hardrada, but he is soon caught up in a battle for land and power between the English and the Danes. At this time England was still at war with King William II of Normandy, who had invaded England in 1066. Later on, when Uhtred re-unites with Alfred, he learns that his father has died in exile at Cnut's court. He then takes vengeance on Cnut and takes back what was rightfully his from him. In doing so he manages

This audiobook is set in the Kingdom of Wessex. The main character, Tostig, leads his own band of Vikings on their journey to invade England. They meet up with King Harold and his men instead and begin a war that would change the world.

Death of Kings: A Novel is a fast-paced historical thriller set in 13th century England and France. Stephen Perring provides an excellent narration.

Death of Kings tells the story of a young Saxon boy named Uhtred who escapes from his tyrannical uncle and joins the Viking invaders. One by one, he takes on the leadership of their expanding empire and rises up to be King Alfred's most trusted advisor.