In reply to audiobook question by Bradford Belles….I only know the audiobook version of “The Burning Land” read by Stephen Perring. His impersonation of Uhtred and all other characters (like the Welsh and the Scottish) is great and adds depth to them. I laughed hard at his impersonation of a “drunken” Uhtred.

I do think that Jamie Glover’s more mature, darker voice and slower reading pace fit the aged Uhtred better. It’s almost like you’re sitting next to him at the hearth in his hall, listening to the story of his life.

My only complaint with the “The Burning Land” audiobook is indeed that placenames have changed to modern variants like Uhtred of Bamburgh and fort Durham.  Bebbanburg and Dunholm sound much more gloomy.

To be honest, I hope Uhtred won’t return to Bebbanburg for a while.
He is an itinerant, a drifter, a lone and romantic soul. In his heart he longs for peace and quiet, but he knows he will probably never find it. Kind of Wagnerian.

I’m looking forward to reading “Death of Kings” (I use the audiobooks to complement the books, in bed after a tiring day at work) and it’s successor. Then, I feel it’s time for a break from Uhtred.

Definitely picking up “Azincourt” and “1356”, possibly some of the Sharpe Books and the Grail Quest. I will always look forward to more of Uhtred’s stories. I’m starting to love reading again (^_^)

Kind regards,
René