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The Greatest Knight Audiobook

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Read By: Narrator Info Added Soon Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 11.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: William Marshal Release Date: July 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9798892732703

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

46

Longest Chapter Length:

51:12 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

22:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

24

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Publisher Description

Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero.

12th century, England: A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II’s formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry. But being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward.

A writer of uncommon historical integrity and accuracy, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects the true story of one of England’s greatest forgotten heroes in a captivating blend of fact and fiction. The Greatest Knight restores William Marshal to his rightful place at the pinnacle of the British Middle Ages, reflecting through him the triumphs, scandals, and power struggles that haven’t changed in eight hundred years.

Fans of Phillipa Gregory, Susanna Kearsley, or Diana Gabaldon are sure to recognize The Greatest Knight as exceptional historical fiction, bringing medieval Britain to brilliant life.

“The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."Historical Novels Review

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"Audiobook - Excellent narration, though a very long book. Kind of a biography of Marshall, rather than a standard story of fiction, since this blends both. I loved the idea of a man of integrity, loyalty & honor in the days of selfish, fickle kings, and Marshall was a true hero. I'm interested to see what happens in the second half of his life (in the next book) to see if it's as adventurous as the first."

— Angela (4 out of 5 stars)

The Greatest Knight Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 5 (3.76)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a wonderful historical novel. Chadwick brings history to life without taking such liberties and making you say,"that is just too bizarre to believe". I normally get a bit bored with longer historical novels, but this is one I couldn't wait to read each night! "

    — Jen, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love Elizabeth Chadwick but this book seemed a little off. The facts were right on but it didn't quite feel right. Almost like someone else wrote it. "

    — Addie, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " couldn't stop researching additional information...People, places, events and such... the story really draws the reader in.. Can't wait to read more by this author and about the Marshall family. "

    — Callie, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This piece of historical fiction was well-researched & very interesting...particularly since William Marshall is apparently an ancestor of mine! "

    — Nancy, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " what do you want ? "

    — Renee, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Well written historical novel about the life and times of William Marshal, advisor to Henry II, Richard the lionhearted and John. I particularly enjoyed the fact-based descriptions of daily life, major historical events, and the main characters, male and female. "

    — Hannah, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Loved it. What a great story. If only I could keep straight which of her books I've read/have and which I don't. Must read them all. "

    — Chantelle, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is the first book by Chadwick that I've read, and I will definitely read more, starting with her novel that picks up where this one left off in William Marshal's life. She is a wonderful writer and includes incredible detail about life in the Middle Ages at court. "

    — Tina, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I just flat enjoyed this book. The history was tight, the characters interesting even past their notoriety, the writing competent and charismatic. I will read more of her work! "

    — J, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I had some knowledge of William Marshall through SKP's H2-Eleanor series of books. However, this book brought a more substantial of him to the fore. However, I do think this was a bit more "romance" that I would have liked. I'm looking forward to the others in the series. "

    — Rosemary, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good story, well researched (like Chadwick's other books), but I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. "

    — Katrina, 7/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Based on the life of a knight from the 12th century, William Marshal, this fictional history was entertaining. It took me a little while to get into the story, but eventually looked forward to what was next. It was romantical and a bit harlequin, which only added to my entertainment. "

    — Heather, 7/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good read. Not sure I will read the rest. Slightly annoyed by "come hell or high water" showing up in the book. Overall, extremely readable, well-researched, and engaging. "

    — Lesli, 5/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent book about William Marshall, a knight that served Kings Henry I, Henry II, John, and Richard the Lion Hearted. Great read. "

    — Amy, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Can't finish it. Lost interest. Not a big historial fiction reader to begin with, but I tried. "

    — Kevin, 10/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I enjoy this book. Historical pieces are my favorite. It is fiction based upon a real Knight who served Henry II and King Richard. I look forward to reading the other books in the series. "

    — Gayle, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this very, very much. Made me fall in love with William Marshall. Chadwick's knowledge of knights and tourneys is daunting! "

    — Patricia, 10/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I would normally take any Sharon Kay Penman book over this, but this was okay in a pinch. I honestly don't have much else to say about it. Three stars are my go-to for books I neither hated nor loved. "

    — Kate, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Loved this book, loved the follow up book. My favorite knight in an era of English barbarians. But, Carma is right. A little more depth of character would have been good. "

    — Mary, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I really like historical fiction and this one follows a knight through his trials and tribulations. I really enjoyed it. "

    — Angela, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The Greatest Knight is one of those books that once you get into it you can't put it down. Elizabeth Chadwick creates an entrancing cast of characters and events recalled straight from history. Reading this book is compulsive, and once read it is impossible not to want to read it again!! "

    — Lauren, 4/3/2011