Book description
The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier
Marillier returns to her roots with this masterful blend of Celtic folklore and political intrigue. The audiobook format breathes life into her lyrical prose, making Liobhan's journey from aspiring warrior to reluctant spy feel viscerally real.
What sets this apart is Marillier's deep understanding of bardic tradition. Liobhan isn't just a character with musical skills-she's a storyteller in the truest sense, someone who understands that songs and stories shape kingdoms. The author's background in Celtic music shines through every scene where Liobhan wields her whistle or navigates court politics through performance.
The Swan Island training sequences crackle with tension. Marillier captures the brutal beauty of warrior culture while never losing sight of her protagonist's artistic soul. When Liobhan and her brother go undercover as traveling minstrels, the stakes feel genuinely perilous.
But it's the moral complexity that elevates this above typical fantasy fare. Liobhan's internal struggle between ambition and conscience drives every major plot point. Her realization that Otherworld forces meddle in mortal affairs comes not through exposition but through careful, chilling details.
The audiobook narration captures the musical quality of Marillier's writing without overplaying the mystical elements. Character voices feel authentic rather than performative.
A worthy addition to Marillier's distinguished catalog, proving once again why she remains peerless in Celtic-inspired fantasy.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
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
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
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.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
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