Master of Shadows
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Master of Shadows
Narrated by:
Neil Oliver
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Neil Oliver
About this listen
In 15th century Constantinople, young Prince Constantine, heir to the Byzantine throne, is left permanently crippled when he saves the beautiful Princess Yaminah from falling to her death in the Hagia Sofia. Meanwhile in Scotland, John Grant, a young man with unusual abilities, is rescued from certain death by a formidable Moorish warrior whose own life was once saved by John's father.
Unbeknown to them, John Grant and Prince Constantine share a unique connection - a connection that lies at the very centre of their beings. When fate orchestrates that their paths should cross, the repercussions will be felt across the continents.
(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group©2015 Neil Oliver
Critic Reviews
'Impeccably researched - of course! - and deeply enjoyable. Goes down in a big, delicious gulp of action and mystery, with a taste of romance' (Diana Gabaldon)
A rip-roaring story . . . a full-blown, swaggering epic with a hint of magical realism and a plot with plenty of twists and intrigue
'Ambition on an historic scale'
A colourful, highly enjoyable tale of very different lives united by the unanticipated twists and turns of fate
A rich narrative and scintillating storyline inspired by real historical characters
This is an impressive debut novel... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Fiction and History genres
What was most disappointing about Neil Oliver’s story?
Neil Oliver is one of my all time favourite historians. Generally, I love his work! have read all of his non-fiction books, and, of course, seen all of his documentaries. I would consider myself a bit of a history nut.Unfortunately, in a historians need to include all relevant, or even simply interesting, information about a particular era, Mr Oliver included a bit much. In writing a fiction book, I feel he was distracted by the facts.
The book covers a reasonably large time period (about 20-30 years) and mentions the major events taking place in Europe/ Middle East at the time. Which is A LOT to cover in such a short book, and as such the character development, political, religious setting and even the physical settings are bushed over rather broadly.
The book should have been broken up into more books or perhaps only more detailed sections. For example, a book/section covering the main character in more detail; growing up, learning to fight, to hunt and to be a general all round bad ass, the relationship with the man who becomes his substitute father, the factors that led his to join the crusades, struggles ect. You know, character development. Let us love the character, and really get to known him.
What character would you cut from Master of Shadows?
90% of the character should go. The book covers too much.Any additional comments?
I was so exited for a fiction book by Mr Oliver, but I was let down by what I got. It is more a creative recitation of fact, than an actual story. He has the bones, but this one needs more flesh.Excited by the idea, let down by the reality
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A long winding tale through history
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this could be a good read i suggest kindle or such,
I have listened to Neil's docco's and they are great, this book needs professional voice actors ,
sorry neil but i have to fail you on this one !
messy boring
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