Duncton Wood

By: William Horwood

Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong

The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power.

A solitary young mole, Bracken, is thrown into leading the fight to free Duncton Wood. Only by putting his trust in the ancient Stone, forgotten symbol of a great spiritual past, can he find the strength to challenge Mandrake's darkness.

When Bracken falls in love with Rebecca, Mandrake's daughter, the moles must make life and death choices as their extraordinary search for freedom and truth begins....

Together Bracken and Rebecca will embark on moving journey that will challenge them in ways they could never have imagined. But can they save Duncton before it's too late?

Duncton Wood is the first instalment in The Duncton Chronicles, an unforgettable six-book series now widely regarded as a fantasy classic. For fans of J. R. R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques and Richard Adams' Watership Down, this is a quest into the heart of nature, the redemptive power of love and the triumph of spirit.

©1980 William Horwood (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

Content Warning

While the prose and story are well executed, it's important to mention that this is not a friendly animal story. Contains: sex, violence, rape, incest and mentions of cannibalism.
Also, heavily handled religious overtones.

What lovely memories

I read this book many years ago and loved. It lived in my library for many years. The performance made it as special as it was when I read it for myself. I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series.