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A Crowning Mercy

By: Bernard Cornwell, Susannah Kells
Narrated by: Julia Franklin
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Publisher's summary

“If you love historical drama…then look no further.”

Boston Globe

Bernard Cornwell, the perennial New York Times bestselling author of the Richard Sharpe series and “perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today” (Washington Post) joins co-author Susannah Kells for A Crowning Mercy—a breathtaking romantic adventure set against the dramatic backdrop of the English Civil War. The exciting story of a rebellious Puritan woman on a perilous quest for love and fortune, A Crowning Mercy is a must for Cornwell fans as well as for devoted readers/listeners of Sharon Kay Penman and Diana Gabaldon.

©2009 Bernard Cornwell (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
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This story was riveting! There were so many surprises, so many twists to the plot. The end was what I hoped for, but never saw coming.

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Worth the credit

I enjoyed the book and the performance was great. It wasn’t overly historical but I did enjoy it. I tend to be a harsh critic but I would recommend.

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Outstanding narrator

Great narration. Interesting story and historical detail. Like the way the events of the time were woven into the story.

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One of the BEST listens EVER!!

One of the best books-and best Audible books-I’ve ever read/listened to. It has everything! A love story, an adventure, despicable villains, the beauty of friendship. Everything! I loved every second of it and recommended it as highly as possible! Franklin, the narrator was utterly superb! Bravo!

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Excellent Ending

I'm usually way ahead of the plot with most books and movies, but I didn't expect that final twist. Very nice.

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the emotions it cause me.

this is a ocean of stress, excitement, love , betrayal and triumph. can't wait to hear the next book..starting.. now. thank you for writing it

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Great story

Well told and well narrated. I was a little thrown off at first by a female narrator with a Bernard Cromwell book, but once I figure it out, the protagonist was a female. It made total sense in the narrator did a great job!

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brilliant masterclass of writing perfection

Few books are as great as this one. This book contains everything you could want in a historical fiction novel.
From treasure, deceit, fighting, and love this book has it all. How this book doesn't have more reviews I will never know. Highly recommended

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Gripping historical novel

Although I had foreseen the ending quite early on, it did not detract from my pleasure in the plotting and the truly wonderfully wrought despicable characters. It’s a good summer read—I listened every day as I would take long hikes with my dog. The voices were beautifully done.

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excellent book.

Have enjoyed Bernard Cornwell series The Last Kingdom, but this book is every bit it's equal in suspense. Thank you, Mr. Bernard for sharing sharing your gifted talent of writing. I hope to enjoy many more of your books.

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