The Abbots Tale, Conn Iggulden
The Abbots Tale, Conn Iggulden
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The Abbot's Tale

Author: Conn Iggulden

Narrator: John Curless

Unabridged: 16 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/01/2018


Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling Conn Iggulden comes a new novel set in the red-blooded days of Anglo-Saxon England. This is the original game for the English throne.  In the year 937, the new king of England, a grandson of Alfred the Great, readies himself to go to war in the north. His dream of a united kingdom of all England will stand or fall on one field—on the passage of a single day. At his side is the priest Dunstan of Glastonbury, full of ambition and wit (perhaps enough to damn his soul). His talents will take him from the villages of Wessex to the royal court, to the hills of Rome—from exile to exaltation. Through Dunstan's vision, by his guiding hand, England will either come together as one great country or fall back into anarchy and misrule …  From one of our finest historical writers, The Abbott’s Tale is an intimate portrait of a priest and performer, a visionary, a traitor and confessor to kings—the man who can change the fate of England. "A 10th-century English abbot tells of his service to seven kings—a story of pride, vengeance, and blood—in a tale abounding with real historical characters. Fans of the genre will love this masterpiece of historical fiction."—Kirkus Reviews (Starred)

About Conn Iggulden

Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with three children, he lives in Hertfordshire. Since publication of 'The Gates of Rome', Conn has written a further thirteen books including the wildly successful 'The Dangerous Book for Boys'. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on July 03, 2018

There is never one truth, one love, or one enemy. I wish it had been so simple. The Abbot's Tale is just an example of really great storytelling. Conn Iggulden recreates the life of an important but lesser known figure from history - Dunstan of Glastonbury - in a story filled with action, careful......more

Goodreads review by Louise on January 27, 2018

Set in the days of Anglo-Saxon England in the year 937. England is a nation that's divided. It's ruled by minor Kings and Viking Lords. Conn Igguiden was an English teacher before he started writing full-time. He has a talent in writing history that makes you feel you are living through the parts he......more

Goodreads review by Linda on May 06, 2018

Do you think the author had fun writing this book? I had fun reading it. I confess I initially thought I was reading a book by a minor prophet from THE HOLY BIBLE. The action took place in the tenth century A.D. when the small kingdoms of England evolved into one kingdom with one high king. The main......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 03, 2018

Superb.......more

Goodreads review by John on July 18, 2023

A fast paced and highly entertaining romp through the Middle Ages,seen through the eyes of Dunstan : a man who went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury.......more