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Belvoir's Promise
- The Savernake Novels, Book 1
- Narrated by: Charlie Farrow
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
A huge forest. A young nobleman. And death stalks them both....
The date is 1191. Aumary Belvoir is 17. Seventeen and bound by an oath so holy, he dare not break it. Unexpectedly thrust into the position of the warden of the Savernake, a woodland of 150 square miles in Wiltshire, will Aumary succeed in stamping his authority on the forest?
He has also acquired a half brother he did not know he had. With the help of his experienced staff and his willing family, things go well. The surprise brother, Robert, proves a worthy assistant. Then the deaths begin.
Are they accidents as they seem, or is there something more sinister happening in the forest?
Seventy-year-old Aumary is dictating his story to a scribe. He can no longer write for himself and wishes to set down for all time the truth of two mysteries: the death of Arthur - duke of Brittany, King John's nephew and rival - and other more disturbing deaths closer to home.
Aumary Belvoir sets off to uncover a plot so dastardly and deadly, so patient and well-planned that it takes 13 years to lay bare.
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- Anne C
- 30-06-19
excellent story
Loved this book. Loved the storyline and history. Looking forward to the second book in the series.
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- ValaDrew
- 09-04-19
An Excellent Murder Mystery
An excellent book giving historical facts and making me feel I know a lot more about life in the 1200's and the politics of the time. A great mystery story with characters you get to know and commiserate with when something happens. The narrator is excellent with smooth voice and great pronunciation. I felt so comfortable listening to her. I definitely recommend this Audible book. It stays with you long after you have finished listening to it. Bravo Sue, a brilliant book which grips you throughout.
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- Mr. Frank M. Houston
- 27-04-20
Loved the tale
Loved the book, found it strange at first having a female voice read the story.
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- Jennifer Ashbrook
- 23-07-21
Highly recommended
Excellent historical murder mystery novel, lovely detail easy listening looking forward to the next one
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- paul h
- 11-02-24
great story - but sorry, narration doesn't work
Firstly, because I spend so much time in the car, I always read & listen using audible & kindle.
I loved the book and would want to read more. But I can't if the same narrator is used. For me, if a book is written in the first person, as this one is, the narrator has to become that person. Regardless of how good or bad the narration, I have to believe it. I constantly found myself forgetting the character was male. At points emotions such as anger are meant to be conveyed. The narration sounds feeble, upset, disappointed. Not angry.
If the book was written 3rd person, not a problem, but it isn't.
I don't suppose for one minute that the narrator will read this but if she does, please accept that I'm not moaning about the performance, it's the miscasting!
If producers read this review, please record more in the series, but please, if the other books are first person, make it believable.
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