Bill Allender has narrated 10 audiobooks on Listento.it by 3 authors. The most-rated is Becket.
The Attentive Witch
Summary
Arah's adventures continue in part three of the exciting Nature’s Magic - fantasy series. Arah returns to the magical world. After the master has given her back her memories, her training as a magician can finally begin. Deep in the forest, Arah learns to use the power that is within her and to master magical tasks. She learns about the origins of magic and the secrets behind it. The world of magic has its own laws and rules, which Arah has to learn and follow, whether she conjures up food, makes water float, lets nature grow, or flies as a bird. Join our heroine in her adventures. Magical creatures, the little miniature dragon Luna, and magical objects accompany our heroine as she follows her destiny. Accompany Arah's return to the magical world and learn with her the secrets of the magic of nature. Buy it today! Nature's Magic Book 1: The Unsuspecting Witch Book 2: The Inquisitive Witch Book 3: The Attentive Witch
©2020 Marlene Beer (P)2020 Marlene Beer
The Inquisitive Witch
Summary
Arah's exciting journey into the world of magic continues. Part two of the successful fantasy adventure book series for girls, boys, and adults. After the master has returned the magic to nature, peace and forgetting spread over the land. Arah returns to Gelderland, where she, like everyone else, has forgotten that she has ever left. Hielm and the exorcists are gone. All hate has disappeared, and when refugees from Guldin arrived, they were welcomed warmheartedly. Arah and Phinn quickly become friends and go on adventures together. They travel to Guldin together and make amazing discoveries there. When suddenly a miniature dragon appears and messes Arah’s life up completely, the girl slowly becomes suspicious. More and more, the magic returns to her life, and without her noticing, the adventure continues. Arah wants to know and understand everything, and when she finally gets the opportunity to get her memories back, she does not hesitate.... Accompany Arah on her adventures and in search of her destiny. Magical items, magical beasts, and miniature dragons will be her companions on the adventure of her life. Listen today! Nature’s Magic The Unsuspecting Witch The Inquisitive Witch
©2019 Marlene Beer (P)2019 Marlene Beer
Becket: Warrior
Summary
"Warrior is a swift, breathless plunge into the high medieval period." (J.A. Ironside, author of The King's Knight) 1159 Toulouse. Thomas of London, Chancellor of England, has spent a lifetime as a clerk, administrator, and ambassador. Now he must prove himself a warrior and leader of men, if his friend and master King Henry II of England is to achieve his ambition to rule all France. The fiery King and calculating Chancellor are as close as brothers, but many at court see Thomas as an upstart. Becket must fight on a political as well as military front. The city of Toulouse controls trade into Spain and the Mediterranean. With it in English hands, Henry will control more of the Frankish Kingdom than Louis VII of France. The French King, and Count Raymond of Toulouse, will stop at nothing to save the city and France from the greatest English host ever assembled. Thomas and the English army must prove their mettle, or be condemned to defeat on foreign soil. Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Michael Jecks, and Conn Iggulden. Becket: Warrior is the first book in a new series by acclaimed author, Jemahl Evans, based on the life of the medieval martyr. Praise for Jemahl Evans: "Evans turns Becket into a flesh and blood character." (Richard Foreman, author of Band of Brothers) “The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.” (Antonia Senior, The Times) “It's great fun and a rollicking good read.” (Historical Novel Society) “Frankly, glorious.” (Michael Jecks) Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy series of novel. He lives in West Wales.
©2020 Sharpe Books (P)2020 Jemahl Evans
The Unsuspecting Witch
Summary
Arah's amazing jouney into the magical world. Buy it today! In a small, medieval village lives the 13-year-old Arah, who was raised as an orphan in the household of the kind pastor. Arah loves books and often retreats into her own dream world. A significant day comes when a travelling exorcist comes into the village searching for hidden witches. Although Arah likes to fantasize about magic and deep down in her heart would love to have magical powers, she can only listen to the exorcist's words with suspicion. There could not possibly be witches in the real world.... When she is suddenly accused of being a witch, it is time for her to flee. The girl does not yet know that the exorcist’s allegations are actually correct. Only when Arah meets the real magic she understands more and more who she really is. A journey full of suspense and danger awaits the girl during which she not only finally finds out who her parents are, but also discovers love for the first time.
©2019 Marlene Beer (P)2019 Marlene Beer
A Turbulent Priest: The Story of Thomas Becket
Summary
Becket: Warrior 1159. Toulouse. Thomas of London, Chancellor of England, has spent a lifetime as a clerk, administrator, and ambassador. Now he must prove himself a warrior and leader of men, if his friend and master King Henry II of England is to achieve his ambition to rule all France. The fiery King and calculating Chancellor are as close as brothers, but many at court see Thomas as an upstart. Becket must fight on a political as well as military front. The city of Toulouse controls trade into Spain and the Mediterranean. With it in English hands, Henry will control more of the Frankish Kingdom than Louis VII of France. The French King and Count Raymond of Toulouse, will stop at nothing to save the city and France from the greatest English host ever assembled. Thomas and the English army must prove their mettle, or be condemned to defeat on foreign soil. Becket: Rebel 1164. Northampton. Thomas of London, the reluctant Archbishop of Canterbury, was an ambitious courtier who thought of nothing but pleasing his King. Now he must prove to the English church and his former master that he has been directed towards a new calling. The fiery King Henry II and calculating Archbishop were once as close as brothers. But their professional duties impinge upon their personal relationship. Crown and church, embodied in the persons of King and Archbishop, must confront one another. Henry aims to subdue the rebellious clergyman in Northampton, but Thomas plans to escape to the Pope in France. King Louis of France and Pope Alexander are both wary of supporting the Archbishop and angering the vindictive Henry. As agents scour England for the rebel, Thomas must evade them and find allies in his perilous dispute with the English King. The road to liberty will be a bloody one. Becket: Martyr 1170. Canterbury. Thomas of London, the rebellious Archbishop of Canterbury, has made peace with Henry II, after six long years in exile. Henry and Thomas are both prepared to put past differences aside, but there is little trust left between the two former close friends and allies. A single ill-judged word or action could spark a conflict between the two men - and church and state. Thomas’s return to England threatens the interests of Henry’s barons and his enemies in the church. They will stop at nothing to destroy the popular, but proud, clergyman. Back in Canterbury, Thomas is intent on taking his revenge on those who conspired against him, whatever the consequences. News that Thomas has excommunicated royal supporters soon reaches the King. It is the last straw for the Henry. He explodes in a rage, calling on four knights to rid him of his "turbulent priest". They are words that will resound down the centuries and leave Henry with a lifetime of regret. With no hope of a lasting peace between the King and Archbishop, there can be only one, bloody, conclusion. Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy series of novel. He lives in West Wales.
©2020 Sharpe Books (P)2020 Jemahl Evans
Windrush
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Burmese War, 1852. Unable to join the famous Royal Malverns, Jack Windrush is commissioned into the despised 113th foot. Determined to rise in the ranks and make a name for himself, he is sent with the 113th to join the British expedition. But when they get involved in the attack of Rangoon, Jack realizes that war on the fringes of the empire is not as honorable and glorious as he expected. After a chance meeting with a renegade British soldier, Jack witnesses the true terrors of war, and begins to question the whole framework in which he has grown up.
©2016 Malcolm Archibald (P)2019 Malcolm Archibald
Windrush: Blood Price
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It's 1854, and the 113th Regiment of Foot is commissioned to Sevastopol during the Crimean War. As the great storm of November 1854 rages, Jack and his friend Ben - a naval officer - are rescuing survivors from a wrecked ship. Jack finds out that one of the survivors is Helen Maxwell, his former sweetheart. Soon after, Jack's unit finds themselves opposed by the Plastun Cossacks, and the siege of Sevastopol starts to take its toll. With British casualties mounting, Jack and the 113th need to take drastic measures to survive.
©2017 Malcolm Archibald (P)2020 Malcolm Archibald
Becket: Rebel
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Becket, Book 2 “Evans turns Becket into a flesh and blood character.” (Richard Foreman, author of Band of Brothers) 1164. Northampton. Thomas of London, the reluctant Archbishop of Canterbury, was an ambitious courtier who thought of nothing but pleasing his King. Now he must prove to the English church and his former master that he has been directed towards a new calling. The fiery King Henry II and calculating Archbishop were once as close as brothers. But their professional duties impinge upon their personal relationship. Crown and church, embodied in the persons of King and Archbishop, must confront one another. Henry aims to subdue the rebellious clergyman in Northampton, but Thomas plans to escape to the Pope in France. King Louis of France and Pope Alexander are both wary of supporting the Archbishop and angering the vindictive Henry. As agents scour England for the rebel, Thomas must evade them and find allies in his perilous dispute with the English King. The road to liberty will be a bloody one. Recommended for fans of Ben Kane, Angus Donald, and Michael Jecks. Praise for Jemahl Evans: “The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve.” (Antonia Senior, The Times) “It's great fun and a rollicking good read.” (Historical Novel Society) “Frankly, glorious.” (Michael Jecks) "Warrior is a swift, breathless plunge into the high medieval period." (J.A. Ironside, author of The King's Knight) Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy series of novel. He lives in West Wales.
©2020 Sharpe Books (P)2020 Jemahl Evans
Windrush: Crimea
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Malta, 1854. Jack and his disreputable 113th Foot have to resort to ungentlemanly actions to get themselves posted to Crimea. A lieutenant in British Army's worst regiment, Jack hankers for recognition to regain his true station in life. At the Battle of the Alma, Jack is sent to General Campbell of the Highland Brigade to offer the assistance of the 113th. Having buried the dead, he meets the beautiful Helen Maxwell, but soon after receives orders to leave the country. Facing the formidable Russian army led by the savage Major Kutozov, Jack learns that life in the front line is tough, with only the wayward Helen to alleviate the horrors of war.
©2016 Malcolm Archibald (P)2019 Malcolm Archibald
Becket
Summary
Becket: Book Three 1170. Canterbury. Thomas of London, the rebellious Archbishop of Canterbury, has made peace with Henry II, after six long years in exile. Henry and Thomas are both prepared to put past differences aside, but there is little trust left between the two former close friends and allies. A single ill-judged word or action could spark a conflict between the two men - and church and state. Thomas’ return to England threatens the interests of Henry’s barons and his enemies in the church. They will stop at nothing to destroy the popular, but proud, clergyman. Back in Canterbury, Thomas is intent on taking his revenge on those who conspired against him, whatever the consequences. News that Thomas has excommunicated royal supporters soon reaches the King. It is the last straw for Henry. He explodes in a rage, calling on four knights to rid him of his "turbulent priest". They are words that will resound down the centuries and leave Henry with a lifetime of regret. The die is cast. With no hope of a lasting peace between the King and Archbishop, there can be only one, bloody conclusion. Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy novel series. He lives in West Wales.
©2020 Sharpe Books (P)2020 Jemahl Evans