Stonehenge

2000 B.C.

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: George Guidall

Best-selling author Bernard Cornwell received national acclaim for the historical drama of his Civil War series, the Starbuck Chronicles, which includes Rebel, Copperhead, and Battle Flag. Now, in Stonehenge, he creates a dramatic saga of one of greatest wonders of the ancient world.

Four thousand years ago, three brothers grow up in a land that is now Britain. One becomes a warrior, ruthless in his pursuit of gold and power. One is a mystic who sees visions of the future and hears the gods speak to him. Between them stands Sagan, the gentle brother who will dedicate his life to building a temple he hopes will bring health and peace to the land. As the giant stones are moved into their sacred pattern, Bernard Cornwell draws the listener into the conflicts of brother against brother, men against gods. Narrator George Guidall’s performance brings forth a world filled with the sights and sounds of bronze-age life.

©2000 Bernard Cornwell (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC

Never disappointing

I’ve read the Saxon Tales, Archer Tales, Sharpe, and the Rebel series. Every book stands on its own as a great read. Stone Henge is no different.

Other books are better

Cornwall is a master storyteller. This one, however, is not one of the better ones. Frankly, I enjoyed his epilogue most of all, for it made more sense of the story. Best part of the story was the detail on construction of the henge.

Not what I was expecting.

This was an interesting tale, but you can tell it was one of his older works.

I am a huge Bernard Cronwell fan but this one was not one of my favorites

I think I’m just a little more used to historically correct fiction coming from this author. In this example, we have preponderance of fiction laced in with the mythological. I was hoping to learn more about Stonehenge. However, I think Stonehenge is a mystery to everyone.

Great Historical Fiction

Great dramatic story intermingled with wonderful historical factors. This was my first Bernard Cornwell novel, can’t wait to download another!