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The Ill-Made Knight

Chivalry, Book 1

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The Ill-Made Knight

By: Christian Cameron
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Discover the first medieval adventure in the action-packed Chivalry series! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.

September, 1356. Poitiers.

The greatest knights of the age were ready to give battle.

On the English side, Edward, the Black Prince, who'd earned his spurs at Crecy.

On the French side, the king and his son, the dauphin. With 12,000 knights.

And then there is William Gold. A cook's boy - the lowest of the low - who had once been branded as a thief. William dreams of being a knight, but in this savage new world of intrigue, betrayal and greed, first he must learn to survive.

As rapacious English mercenaries plunder a country already ravaged by plague, and the peasantry take violent revenge against the French knights who have failed to protect them, is chivalry any more than a boyish fantasy?

©2021 Christian Cameron (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Middle Ages Military Exciting

Critic reviews

"A sword-slash above the rest." (Irish Examiner)

"One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world." (Ben Kane)

"Brilliantly evoked." (Sunday Times)
Engaging Historical Fiction • Authentic Historical Details • Great Narration • Action-packed Adventure • Believable Voices
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I can be picky about audiobooks, and start many without finishing. This was A+++ it is fascinating medieval historical fiction, which tracks true historical events. The narrator is as so good, I enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend.

Great Narration

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Don’t listen to the negative reviews about this one. The Chivalry series is fantastic from start to finish. Non-stop action and character development that traverses all the books. Christian Cameron is among the best historical fiction writers hands down.

Fantastic!

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This is the beginning of the saga of William Gold - English man at arms, mercenary, knight and student of the ways of the chivalrous life. I think this author is one of the best at historical fiction today and highly recommend this along with all of hus historical novels. They follow actual events well, get the reader attached to the main characters and create a storyline that’s difficult to stop listening to once you start.

Tremendous story overcomes average reader

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By far the best chivalric novel! Perhaps only rivalled by Bernard Cornwell.
It’s engaging and fantastically written, and a brilliant and colourful window into the life of an English man at arms in the 100 years war.

You will not regret it

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Well written with authentic details that really bring this tale to life. Others who are also medieval reenactors will especially love the deep understanding of armor, weapons, and battle.

Could be my new favorite book

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like or dislike? ha! I want to live in this novel. it is beyond amazing.

the inclusion of historical events in a fantasy novel. they are described so well it almost could be history

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This was my first ever audio book and it did not disappoint. Very well written especially for someone who already has an understanding of that time period, fighting techniques and armor. I even found myself late for work a few times because I couldn't stop listening

Really good

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Details of regular man working hard to achieve his goals despite overwhelming odds and grim circumstances within the backdrop historical events, some well known, others less so.

Wonderful story. Wonderful performance.

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it's a good one. I am going to start the next book immediately. I only hope it is as good as this one.

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my gentles,

this book was friggin amazing. as a student of history this book was fantastic. I actually found myself googling along and researching the battles and other historical figures as the story progressed. it's good enough that I am not going to wait for a credit but I'm going to buy the series outright.

and good God the narrator!? superb. he had my heart thumping and kept me awake bc I couldn't stop listening. what a story and what a story so well told.

God Almighty that was good.

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