The kings hounds audiobook by martin jensen, tara chace. The danish king cnut, now ruler of england, seeks to foster unity. The king s hounds kindle edition by jensen, martin, chace, tara. Martin jensen is a bestselling danish author best known for the kings hounds series. Im very fond of martin jensens series of historical mysteries set during the reign of king cnute. With peace in england on shaky ground and the kings favor of paramount importance, halfdan and winston follow a precarious path toward answers that no one is sure they want. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kings hounds. Click to read more about the kings hounds by martin jensen.
Bestselling danish novelist martin jensen was born in 1946 and worked as a teacher and a headmaster in sweden and denmark before becoming a fulltime writer in 1996. Oathbreaker the kings hounds kindle edition by jensen. Martin jensen was born in 1946 to a workingclass family. The kings hounds kings hounds, book 1 by martin jensen book cover, description, publication history. This is the second book in the kings hounds series, by martin jensen. I felt it had potential, but missed it s mark in my. This was my first jensen book and i doubt ill read another. Apr 09, 2019 the kings hounds is a murder mystery set in oxford during the reign of king cnut. Its set in england during the reign of king canute. The kings hounds kindle edition by martin jensen author visit amazons martin jensen page. This book was set in 1018 during the reign of king cnut, an era and reign i knew nothing about so an educational read for me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oathbreaker the king s hounds. Bestselling danish novelist martin jensen was born in 1946 into a workingclass family and worked as a teacher and a headmaster in sweden and denmark before becoming a fulltime author in 1996. Joined on the arduous journey by winstons woman, alfilda, and atheling, his cranky mule, they venture to the markets in thetford to gather information.
The title the king s hounds is a play on words that suggests the probability of further mysteries to be solved, as does king cnuts making such a comment. The kings hounds audiobook martin jensen, tara chace. The narrator is a former noblemans son who has turned thief and con man in order to survive, who ends up being befriended by an illuminator on the road to oxford. Illustrations and texts from original sour dover science books, and more on. The kings hounds series by martin jensen goodreads. I had, namely, decided in the guise of a crime novel series to tell of a young mans. The author of twentyone novels, he has been honored by the danish crime academy twice and was awarded the royal librarys prize for his medieval novel soldiers whore. The kings hounds takes place much earlier, during the 11th century conquest of england by the danish king cnut.
Halfdan has lost everything to the war but his sense of humor. This second novel in martin jensen s acclaimed king s hounds series delves deeply into a chaotic world where alliances change, but oaths are forever. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The crimesolving duo known as the king s hounds halfdan and his master, winston are investigating a possible plot against king cnut by onetime enemyturnedally jarl thorkell. The kings hounds 1 by martin jensen 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The king s hounds king s hounds, book 1 by martin jensen book cover, description, publication history. I felt it had potential, but missed its mark in my. The kings hounds by martin jensen, translated by tara. Winston and halfdan are still in oxford, living off of king cnutes largess after solving the murder of a saxon nobleman, uncovering a plot against the king, and generally ensuring that cnutes great gathering of all the. The kings hounds is a murder mystery set in oxford during the reign of king cnut. The book, originally written in danish, is well written and welltranslated the only exception being the translation of the danish council that comes up in the book it cant possibly be called the thing.
The story is set in the early days of king cnuts rule as he awaits the receipt of his danegeld and prepares to unite the whole of england under his rule. An unlikely duo, winston and halfdan form a friendship that is still in its early stages when they find themselves assigned the job of investigating the murder and reporting their findings to the king, a task complicated by an abundance of suspects and plenty of obstructions along the way. Oathbreaker the king s hounds kindle edition by jensen, martin, chace, tara. The kings hounds by martin jensen, translated by tara chace. The narrator is halfdan, who is half danish and half saxon and also a nobleman who lost his property when his family backed the wrong side in the war. Martin jensen is said to be an experienced author in his native denmark but his debut novel in english, the kings hounds doesnt do much to enhance his reputation in the anglosphere. Martin jensen author, tara chace translator format. The crimesolving duo known as the kings hounds halfdan and his master, winston are investigating a possible plot against king cnut by onetime enemyturnedally jarl thorkell. Listen to the kings hounds by martin jensen,napoleon ryan for free with a 30 day free trial. It was tough to complete the book because it didnt really have anything to say. It was a pretty quick read and will read the next book oathbreaker and see if things. The title opened the doors for the author to elicit fame on a global scale. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The king s hounds 1 by martin jensen 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Martin jensen has 45 books on goodreads with 9463 ratings. Oct 29, 20 listen to king s hounds audiobook by martin jensen. Buy the king s hounds by martin jensen online at alibris. This is the second book in the king s hounds series, by martin jensen. The kings hounds, the first book in the series, was jensens first book to be published in english. His books have been critically acclaimed across denmark, and the kings hounds series is now. With peace in england on shaky ground and the king s favor of paramount importance, halfdan and winston follow a precarious path toward answers that no one is sure they want. The kings hounds kings hounds, book 1 by martin jensen. He and his wife collect mushrooms, enjoy bird watching, and are botany enthusiasts. Written by martin jensen, tara chace translator, narrated by napoleon ryan. Martin jensen books list of books by author martin jensen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
He is currently president of the danish crime fiction academy. Literary historical fiction set in the medieval era librarything. The kings hounds kindle edition by jensen, martin, chace. But thats far into the future when the kings hounds opens, and although i. The year is 1018 and the war with england is finally over, but the unified kingdom ruled by cnut of denmark is far from peaceful. An unlikely duo, winston and halfdan form a friendship that is still in its early stages when they find themselves assigned the job of investigating the murder and reporting their findings to the king, a task complicated by an.
Two unlikely companions, a dispossessed minor noble and a monk turned illustrator, are charged by king cnut to find a murderer in 11thcentury oxford. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, e book and audiobook. Joined on the arduous journey by winston s woman, alfilda, and atheling, his cranky mule, they venture to the markets in thetford to gather information. The narrator is a former noblemans son who has turned thief and con man in order. Tara chace the crimesolving duo known as the kings hounds halfdan and his master, winston are investigating a possible plot against king cnut by onetime enemyturnedally jarl thorkell. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. See all books authored by martin jensen, including kongens hunde, and engineering and technology 16501750. Martin jensen is said to be an experienced author in his native denmark but his debut novel in english, the king s hounds doesnt do much to enhance his reputation in the anglosphere. Refusal bloodline gamble felix francis the tin toys trilogy ursula holden the kings hounds oathbreaker martin jensen. A bloody war has just ended, viking marauders roam, and tensions between saxons and danes are at fever pitch. The kings hounds kindle edition by jensen, martin, chace, tara. The kings hounds by martin jensen, 9781480531116, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Buy oathbreaker by martin jensen online at alibris. Listen to the kings hounds audiobook by martin jensen and. Download read kongens hunde 2011 by martin jensen in. Martin jensen the year is 1018 and the war with england is finally over, but the unified kingdom ruled by cnut of denmark is far from peaceful. A mans word by martin jensen 2015, mp3 cd, unabridged. Download read kongens hunde 2011 by martin jensen in pdf. This second novel in martin jensens acclaimed kings hounds series delves deeply into a chaotic world where alliances change, but oaths are forever.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The kings hounds the first in the bestselling danish series of historical mysteries the newly crowned king cnut of denmark has conquered england and rules his new empire from oxford. The newly crowned king cnut of denmark has conquered england and rules his. Kings hounds series in order martin jensen fictiondb. Oct 29, 2010 this is the first title of martin jensens to be released in english and i am sure it will not be the last. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the king s hounds. The year is 1018 and the war is finally over, but the unified kingdom is far from peaceful. I expected to find the kings hounds to be intriguing and exciting vikings, king cnut and fiction mixed with history. Martin jensens second book in the kings hounds series picks up shortly after the previous book, the kings hounds, ends. When murder threatens his goals, he looks to an unlikely source to solve it. Martin jensens novel, the kings hounds, has convinced me that i need to rectify that.
I expected to find the king s hounds to be intriguing and exciting vikings, king cnut and fiction mixed with history. Listen to the king s hounds by martin jensen,napoleon ryan for free with a 30 day free trial. It s set in england during the reign of king canute. See the complete the kings hounds series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The kings hounds audiobooks listen to the full series. See the complete the king s hounds series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The kings hounds kings hounds, book 1 by martin jensen book cover. Bernard cornwell is frequently cited for this, in books like the archers tale and its sequels. Nov 22, 2017 martin jensens novel, the kings hounds, has convinced me that i need to rectify that. The author of more than twenty novels, he has been honored by the danish crime academy twice, was awarded the royal librarys prize for. The king s hounds by martin jensen, 9781480531116, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the kings hounds by martin jensen online at alibris.
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