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  • The Oathbound

  • Vows and Honor Series, Book 1
  • By: Mercedes Lackey
  • Narrated by: Christa Lewis
  • Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (721 ratings)

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The Oathbound

By: Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by: Christa Lewis
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The first audiobook in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites sword master and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy.

She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin'a'in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. Trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies.

She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful "marriage", she fled life's harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma.

United by sword-spell and the will of the goddess, Tarma and Kethry swore a blood oath to carry on their mutual fight against evil. And together, sword master and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny....

©1988 Mercedes R. Lackey (P)2019 Tantor
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“Their adventures are both imaginative and entertaining.... An intricately choreographed confrontation provides an extremely clever resolution.” (Rave Reviews)

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GREAT

Great story,well told reader was super. At least a 9 of ten. Rules,rules Rules more rules.

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Great read

Good story line - Incredible narration😊 I recommend a listen and enjoyment. Look forward to more in this story line

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Amazing!

I read this book in the 90's and have had it on my shelf ever since and read it multiple times. I wasn't sure how I would like the audio book but it was amazing! Christa Lewis did a phenomenal job at making me feel like I was in the story, just like when I read the book. I would highly recommend this.

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Amazing Story!! Loved it!!!

I wasn’t sure what I was going to read.... but this author keeps my imagination captivated completely!!! This story has all the bits of the fantasy story!!!

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loved it

I loved it when it was first published, and loved it again on audible. thank you.

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better the second time around!

I love the details, the feelings, the ideas. This is my second time listening, and I enjoyed it even more.

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great book!

loved the narration,well wrote,great story , great wtlriter also I have read the book..good stuff

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great stories

this is a collection of stories that make up of sound, it is an Abridged version.

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ML at the front

exciting, captivating, times of joy ,Time To Fear, totally ml even decades later excellent performance.

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Wonderful!

I loved the original book, this rendition is truly faithful to it. I'd forgotten how good it was.

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