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The Whale Road
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
The first in a brand new series charting the adventures of the Oathsworn, a band of Vikings on the chase for the secret hoard of Attila the Hun.
Life is savage aboard a Viking raider. When young Orm Rurikson is plucked from the snows of Norway to join his estranged father on the Fjord Elk, he becomes an unlikely member of a notorious crew. They are the Oathsworn – so named after the spoken bond that ties them in brotherhood – and they ply a casual trade on the ocean wave, selling their swords to the highest bidder.
But times are changing. Loyalty to the old Norse Gods is fading, and the followers of the mysterious 'White Christ' are gaining power across Europe. Hired as relic-hunters by the merchant rulers of a bustling city, the Oathsworn are sent in search of a legendary sword of untold value to the new religion. With only a young girl as guide, their quest will lead them onto the deep and treacherous waters of the 'whale road', toward the cursed treasure of Attila the Hun. And to a challenge that will test the very bond that holds them together.
A significant new voice in historical fiction, Robert Low has created a startlingly modern tale in the style of the great Viking sagas. A heady mix of powerful suspense, blockbuster battles and religious intrigue, THE WHALE ROAD is a must for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Tim Severin. It heralds a major new series sure to hook old and new readers alike.
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'A company of warriors, desperate battles, an enthralling read' BERNARD CORNWELL
'A fantastic book, one of the best I have read for years. There's a wonderful earthiness to proceedings and he creates a tangible sense of being there. There's a sturdy, lyrical and epic quality about the writing which makes it feel like the kind of saga a Viking would recount in his old age.'
SIMON SCARROW
‘A stirring Viking series of blockbuster battles and religious intrigue.’
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- Cassandra
- 05-01-19
Thrilling adventure expertly performed
This narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the book to life. The characters and plot were excellent and I will be looking for more from both author and narrator
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-04-19
excellent start
good start to series lovely read or.listen really enjoyed charachter build up on to the next one
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- Dave Coleman
- 16-09-16
A good Viking saga!
Good story, historically sound and well performed. Took a bit to engage with initially but worth it: a satisfying listen well worth 5 stars.
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- Rob
- 08-04-13
Brilliant book broodingly broadcast by Rintaul
I am a lover of Robert Low's intelligent yet bloody Viking sagas. But I wondered how his rich tales would translate audibly. So I gave his David Rintaul-read Whale Road a try. Rintaul's Scots voice is charismatic,characterful and Viking enough for me. His theatrical, engaging delivery was a joy to listen to: from capturing the brooding hero Orm, to brutal battles and Low's bountiful insights to the Viking world. I recommend it thoroughly, and wish that more of Low's Oathsworn books would be recorded by Rintaul!
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- 24-01-18
tremendous
If you could sum up The Whale Road in three words, what would they be?
superb viking story
What did you like best about this story?
fast paced, the narrator is superb. i am devastated the other books in the series are not currently available..
What does David Rintoul bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
just a superb narrator. i will be looking for more titles read by him
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the description of the main character having to climb through an enclosed area actually made me feel queasy they were that well narrated
Any additional comments?
if you loved the saxon stories, you will enjoy this.
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- J Carter
- 19-10-20
A great saga
The first book in a great story and well told gritty adventure, my favourite Viking saga brought to life.
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