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Knight's Ransom
- The First Argentines, Book 1
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
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“Jeff Wheeler has always been one of our more dependable storytellers. Knight’s Ransom adds to his reputation. A fine page-turner.” --Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author.
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler comes an epic new series of warring kingdoms, deadly family rivalries, and fearless loyalty, set in the world of Kingfountain.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. A brutal war of succession has plunged the court of Kingfountain into a power struggle between a charitable king who took the crown unlawfully and his ambitious rival, Devon Argentine. The balance of power between the two men hinges on the fate of a young boy ensnared in this courtly intrigue. A boy befittingly nicknamed Ransom.
When the Argentine family finally rules, Ransom must make his own way in the world. Opportunities open and shut before him as he journeys along the path to knighthood, blind to a shadowy conspiracy of jealousy and revenge. Securing his place will not be easy, nor will winning the affection of Lady Claire de Murrow, a fiery young heiress from an unpredictably mad kingdom.
Ransom interrupts an abduction plot targeting the Queen of Ceredigion and earns a position in service to her son, the firstborn of the new Argentine dynasty. But conflict and treachery threaten the family, and Ransom must also come to understand and hone his burgeoning powers - abilities that involve more than his mastery with a blade and that make him as much a target as his lord.
Critic reviews
“With this superlative epic fantasy…Wheeler does an expert job of reintroducing his fantasy world through the eyes of sympathetic characters that fans and new readers alike will root for. This is sure to be a hit.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
“[Wheeler] adds elements of Arthurian legend to the start of the First Argentines series…along with splendid palace intrigues and battles.” (Booklist, starred review)
“Full of surprise, heartbreak, intrigue and knightliness…a great start to what feels like a solid series!” (The Nerd Daily)
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- Poppey
- 23-01-22
The Intrigues of Men
This was a long time coming, but worth the wait. The continuing story of Kingfountain and its intrigues, family feuds and betrayal all adds to the entangled lives of the Argentine family. Ransom has to manoeuvre his way through all of the treachery to survive and the price will be costly, but his honour will remain intact.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-09-21
I love Ransom devotion and fairness.
The ways the author narrated the story make me believe it, and wish to be there to support and praised Ransom.
The audible version kept me enthralled on long journeys and walks.
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- Phelps
- 01-02-23
Fantastical History
It was relatively quickly, within the first few chapters I realised that the Argentines were a fantastical reimagining of the Plantagenets. King Devon 'the Elder' the founder of the Argentine dynasty and King Devon 'the Younger' were clearly King Henry II 'Curtmantle' founder of the Plantagenet dynasty and his son Henry 'the Young King'.
I am ashamed it took as long as it did for me to realise that Marshal 'Ransom' Barton was in fact William Marshal, the episode with the trebuchet threat by King Gervase taken from the same threat made by King Stephen de Blois should have been the give away. Instead it was when I realised that Claire de Murrow was Isabel de Clare then it fell into place.
You might thus think, given the general following of chronology of events, fantasy elements aside, with a few acceptations to the real world counterparts that the story may have been diminished already knowing where the major beats would go, it did not. I cannot speak to how future entries will compare, as I have yet to read them, but I would recommend this book to any fan of fantasy familiar with the historical account or not.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-09-21
loved it
loved it. couldn't stop listening. bought the other 2 books and pre ordered the one after that
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- vicki guy
- 23-07-22
Ebbs and flows but good overall.
slow moving in parts but felt natural to the story. nice blend of back story legend and current story.
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