Stonehenge, Bernard Cornwell
Stonehenge, Bernard Cornwell
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Stonehenge

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 17 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/21/2005

Synopsis

Four thousand years ago, a strangers death at the Old Temple of Ratharryn and his ominous gift of gold precipitates the building of what, for centuries to come, will be known as one of mankinds most singular and remarkable achievements. Bernard Cornwells epic novel Stonehenge catapults us into a powerful and vibrant world of ritual and sacrifice at once timeless and wholly original, a tale of patricide, betrayal, and murder; of bloody brotherly rivalry; and of the neverending pursuit of power, wealth, and spiritual fulfillment.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucia on March 30, 2018

Excellent writing and storytelling as always by Bernard Cornwell! Stonegenge had this authentic feel that I love so much when reading historical fictions and that always accompanies Bernard Cornwell's novels. He made prehistoric times come alive for me and I enjoyed this story immensely.......more

Goodreads review by Paul on June 05, 2023

A stirring epic of Bronze Age England! Dr Phil would have loved to get his teeth into these boys - the perfect dysfunctional Bronze Age tribal family! Three brothers - Camaban, the all but insane sorcerer born a cripple who dreams of re-uniting the sun god and the moon goddess in his perfect temple; L......more

Goodreads review by Michael on June 28, 2022

I can't really say that I would recommend this book to anyone. Set in the times of the building of Stonehenge, this story doesn't portray females in a particularly good light. I found the characters to be extremely shallow and unlikable, and the story seemed to jump around rather than flow smoothly.......more

Goodreads review by Frank on October 06, 2023

Cornwell writes in his endnote to this novel that "it is surely obvious that every character and deity in the novel is fictitious." But he did use archaeological records as a basis for much of the novel. This includes where the massive stones from Stonehenge originated (some came from over 150 miles......more

Goodreads review by Peter on October 27, 2022

One summer's day a stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement and is murdered by one of the chief's three sons in the old temple. The mysterious gold, thought by some to be a gift from the gods, causes great dissension within the tribe but the three brothers all share one dream,......more

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