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Title: Winter Pilgrims
Subtitle: Kingmaker, Book 1
Author: Toby Clements
Narrator: Jack Hawkins
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-16-15
Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
February 1460.
In the bitter dawn of a winters morning, a young man and a woman escape from a priory. In fear for their lives, they are forced to flee across a land ravaged by conflict.
For this is the Wars of the Roses, one of the most savage and bloody civil wars in history. Where brother confronts brother, king faces king and Thomas and Katherine must fight just to stay alive....
Critic Reviews:
"An enthralling adventure story, honest and powerful. The Wars of the Roses are imagined here with energy, with ferocity, with hunger to engage the [listener]." (Hilary Mantel)
Members Reviews:
Excellent Read
Just finished this book and can barely find the words to describe how much I enjoyed it. Without doubt it is one of the best books I've listened to for ages. For the passed few days I've been in that peculiar state where I was longing to find out what happened in the end without wanting the book to finish.
But what joy, it's part of a trilogy. So I downloaded Book 2 without waiting. The characters in this novel are so believable, Kit and Thomas, Sir John and Richard, even Walter, though the Welsh voices need some practice, you could almost think that Toby Clements wrote this book thinking that Jack Hawkins was going to read it.
If you love historical novels or even if you just love a romping good story with brilliantly drawn characters then download this book now and put the rest of your life on hold for a bit.
A fantastic read
This book was interesting with a fascinating plot, fast paced and well researched - I could not put it down.
I found the battles scenes a little too long and gory but I got used to them in the end. This was all brought to life so brilliantly by the best of narrators. It will be a hard act to follows. Thank you.
Excellent story and narration
What did you like most about Winter Pilgrims?
The characters, the historical detail and the narration.
What other book might you compare Winter Pilgrims to, and why?
The Outlander series because of the characterization and exciting way of bringing history to life!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
There are too many memorable scenes to single one out.
Any additional comments?
I cannot wait for Part 2 of this series!
In your face history
Any additional comments?
This book will have you both gripping it fiercely as you are carried along by the racing torrent of the main protagonists lives and also hiding under the bed sheets being 'oh so grateful' that you dont have to live though such the bloody, turbulent and arbitary brutality that is most peoples lot in life in the 15th Century.
Must read
A gripping tale from start to finish. The description of the battle scenes was so realistic. I could smell the blood and gore.
The narrator was almost perfect. The Welsh accent was a little lacking but improved as the story went on
I listen when I go to bed. Last night was a marathon session. Just had to finish it!
