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The Flame of the North

Last Life, Book 4

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The Flame of the North

By: Alexey Osadchuk, Andrew Douglas Schmitt - translator
Narrated by: Ryan Burke
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Konung Bjørn Sharptooth, ruler of Vintervald, has announced a Great Trial. Whoever emerges victorious shall be wed to the Konung's daughter, Princess Astrid.

In accordance with ancient custom, for the duration of the Great Trial, a ceasefire is declared in Northland. Sworn enemies in the midst of bloody war must put down their weapons, and all those worthy of the princess' hand may come to the capital to try their luck.

Carl III, wanting to impede Northlander raids into his northern borderlands, decides to conclude an alliance with the Konung and sends his youngest son Prince Louis to Vintervald to take part in the Great Trial.

Impressed by Max Renard's mastery as a swordsman, Prince Louis invites him to join the northern embassy, to which Max Renard agrees. After all, the trip to the north with the embassy will serve as a great cover story for him to complete a secret mission from the Duke de Bauffremont.

And while the powers that be think they've found an obedient agent, Max Renard will put his own plan into action.

©2023 Alexey Osadchuk; English translation copyright 2023 by Andrew Schmitt (P)2024 Tantor Fantasy Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary
Engaging Storyline • Great Character Development • Excellent Series Continuation • Consistent Plotting • Original Fantasy
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It’s a fair translation as in the plot remains and it isn’t incoherent very good

Love it

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Great story! 8 hours goes by quickly!! Would like to see longer stories, adding more value in each purchase. I would buy more...

Original story with great character development.

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This series is amazing :) wish it were double - no triple in length !!;)

too short!

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Its pretty good, short but to the point. Looking for to the next book in the sieries.

Decent, and pretty sold content.

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The story was ok the pace was good i do wish the book had some world building

Good

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There's more introductions of new factions and players which makes for a slower, more discerning listening approach. The setting for the book is similar to that of Joe Abercrombie's sub-genre, that of royalty class of the south versus the brutish class of the north. There is a modest amount of court intrigue in the background as the plot revolves around tourney-style game to the death for the hand of the beautiful princess, Astrid. Max tends to find new and strange companions on his adventures and he does so in this book, as well.

Moves the story forward

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Why are these books so short? I don’t know if it’s the story or the narration that has me hooked but either way I am all in.

Love this series

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Writing style, narration, everything about this entire series is worth a listen. Keep them coming!

I love this whole series!

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love this book love the story love the characters I can't wait for the next book great job I definitely would recommend to read this series

just as good as the first three

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Once again, this proof to be an excellent story. Though the series, keep you guessing on what’s going to happen next.

The story goes on and it’s not bad

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