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Title: The Fallen One
Author: Kathryn Le Veque
Narrator: Tim Campbell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-07-14
Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
1332 A.D. - As the premier commander for Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, when he commandeered the throne from a young Edward III, Sir Mathias de Reyne is the type of knight that all men aspire to be: fair, powerful, intelligent, and bold. Men on both sides of the Mortimer/Edward lines respect and admire de Reyne for his outstanding character, including Dragonblade himself, Tate de Lara. Before the war separated men into two groups - those that supported Mortimer and those that supported the rightful king - Mathias, Tate, Kenneth St. Hever, and Stephen of Pembury were inseparable friends. But then, sides were chosen and lines were drawn.
When Roger Mortimer lost his head, Mathias de Reyne was spared because of his great and fair reputation. Stripped of his lands and titles, however, he was forced into obscurity. He became known in legend as The Fallen One. More than a year after being stripped of his knighthood, Mathias now makes his living as a blacksmith in the north Cumbrian town of Brampton. One morning, he hears cries for help and, being an innately brave and helpful man, follows the cries and comes upon a terrible scene. Rescuing a young woman from a fiend, he very quickly realizes that the young woman is the most beautiful he has ever lain eyes upon.
The Lady Cathlina de Lara is a lush beauty with dark hair and flashing dark eyes, and the attraction between the pair is immediate. But she is also a de Lara, related to the man who took Mathias' titles from him - his former best friend. Still, he cannot forget the dark-eyed beauty and soon finds himself swept up in a wildly passionate love affair, breaking his promise to never bear arms again by resuming his knighthood without the permission of the king and fleeing to Scotland. From the brutal Scots borderlands to the fields of Dupplin Moor and a historic battle, join Mathias and Cathlina as their journey in life takes them on a passionate adventure of love, life, learning, and the redemption of the man once known as The Fallen One.
Members Reviews:
Absolutely Fantastic!
What did you love best about The Fallen One?
I loved the story of redemption, love, loyalty, and bravery in a time of chivalry and honor. Mathias and Cathlina, their families and the knights of the Dragonblade trilogy reunited made for an adventure to savor. Tim Campbell's performance as narrator was perfect! He brought to life each character in such a wonderful way, I felt as if I were sitting in a theater as an audience member of a terrific production.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Midgie made me laugh. as did the reactions to those around her. Her character was a wonderful addition to the story. I also loved the knights of Dragonblade, as they faced the enemy again.
What about Tim Campbells performance did you like?
His voice was perfect. He not only enunciates well, his slight accent brings to mind the era of which he speaks. He treats each character with a different voice, in a way that is not exaggerated, but subtle enough that you immediately know which character is speaking at each moment. He literally acted the entire novel out himself! It was terrific.
If you could take any character from The Fallen One out to dinner, who would it be and why?
I believe it would be a toss up between Tate de Lara's wife "Toby" because of the way her character has been written as a well educated, strong willed woman and Keir St. Hever because of his sense of humor.