The Ancient Lie

Unwritten Words Series, Book 2

De: Christopher G. Nuttall

Narrado por: Zehra Jane Naqvi

After the campaign in the Summer Isle, Isabella rides out the winter storms by studying the godly magic under Mother Lembu, in the process learning about the origins of the old gods.

Crown Prince Reginald receives word that his father the King is ill and his sister Princess Sofia, acting as regent, is imposing a regime that is strangely similar to what had been happening on the Summer Isle - nobles killed, temples smashed, enforced public worship of old gods. Concerned that his family, and indeed his homeland, are in danger, Reginald is determined to return home. But the storms are still raging with what appears to be unnatural force, making any attempt to return to Andalusia too risky for the Prince and his men...unless Isabella can somehow use the new rituals she has learnt to placate the powers behind the storms and navigate the fleet safely home to face whatever has taken control of the kingdom.

©2020 Christopher Nuttall (P)2020 Tantor

Poor Sound Quality

An enjoyable story. I should go back and listen to the entire series except I really don’t like actors voice.

I don’t think it’s the actor herself, I believe it is the quality of the recording. It doesn’t bother you at first but after an hour or two, I realize I’m having to listen closely to understand the words because the high end frequencies of the recording are gone. Words with ‘s’ or ‘th’ sounds are difficult to understand so you must focus on the words.

After while you realize it’s difficult to listen to it while doing something else, because you’re having to pay attention. It’s even hard at times to keep track of what’s going on in the story because you’re focused on understanding the words of the presenter.

I should go back and relisten to the entire series to understand what’s going on in the wider plot, but I just can’t bring myself to listen to another book from this actor right now.

Great story, but overall a mediocre experience.