Book description
Albion Imperilled
By Ruth Thomas
Four children. One magical threshold. A kingdom hanging in the balance.
Thomas crafts something rare here-a fantasy that trusts its readers. The story moves between 1950s boarding schools and a near-future Britain, connected by portals that live in trees. Simple premise. Complex execution.
The prose carries weight without showing effort. Clean. Direct. Uncluttered by unnecessary flourish. Like the best fantasy writers, Thomas understands that magic works best when it feels inevitable.
What sets this apart is its dual nature. Children will find adventure-midnight flights, secret tunnels, ancient magic. Adults will discover something sharper. A mirror held up to contemporary Britain, reflecting our social fractures without softening the edges.
The Festival of Trees sequence alone is worth the listen. When the trees wake and move, Thomas writes with such quiet authority that you'll find yourself holding your breath.
Character development spans decades yet feels organic. These aren't children who remain children forever. They age. They change. They carry their past into uncertain futures.
Thomas writes from experience. Her own isolation-living in a caravan while restoring a cottage-lends authenticity to the solitary act of creation. There's no social media presence, no corporate backing. Just the work itself.
The audiobook format suits this story particularly well. The shifting timelines demand attention, and a skilled narrator can guide listeners through the transitions seamlessly. The magical elements deserve to be heard aloud.
For those seeking fantasy that respects intelligence while delivering genuine thrills, Albion Imperilled offers both. It's politically incorrect in the best sense-willing to say what needs saying without apology.
Available directly from the author's website. Refreshingly independent.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience