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The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway

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The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway

By: Rebecca Gablé
Narrated by: Jonathan Firth, Philip Franks, Raj Ghatak, Anthony Howell, Jacqueline King, Miriam Margolyes, Finty Williams
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England in the 14th Century. Twelve-year-old Robin’s world is turned upside down when his father, the Earl of Waringham, dies in disgrace. His inheritance lost and his family name dishonoured, the penniless Robin must begin a new life as a peasant on his own estate.

He soon makes an enemy in Mortimer, the spoiled young son of the new Earl. As the years pass and the boys enter adulthood, Robin flees Waringham to seek his fortune abroad. In Aquitaine he encounters the Black Prince and the charismatic Duke of Lancaster, and against all odds he begins to restore his position among the nobility. But Robin will need all his ingenuity to navigate these most dangerous and turbulent of times.

In the first of a six-part epic, medieval Europe is brought to life in a multi-cast drama based on the novels by Rebecca Gable, author of the Scarlet City trilogy.

Narrated by Miriam Margolyes, OBE (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Romeo + Juliet, Mulan) and featuring a full cast.

Featuring: Ethan Alston, Daniel Anthony, Gareth Armstrong, Nick Brimble, Imogen Church, Clare Corbett, Raymond Coulthard, Gareth David-Lloyd, Barnaby Edwards, Jonathan Firth, Philip Franks, Raj Ghatak, Anthony Howell, Samuel Ide, Joe Jameson, Mack Keith-Roach, Jacqueline King, Damian Lynch, Michael Maloney, Miriam Margolyes, Barry McCarthy, George Naylor, Nicholas Pegg, Vineeta Rishi, Paul Shelley and Finty Williams.

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Miriam Margolyes introduces the year 1360
Robin pines for his father
Conrad, the equerry, makes his entrance
  • The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway by Rebecca Gablé
  • Miriam Margolyes introduces the year 1360
  • Robin pines for his father
  • Conrad, the equerry, makes his entrance
Inside the world of Waringham | Robin | Gervais of Waringham | Geoffrey Dermond | Lady Matilda | Mortimer Dermond | Alice Perrers | Maria | Conrad | Elinor | Stevie | William | Henry | Judith | Stephen | Pete | Bertram | Isaac | John | Alfred | Dick | Kit | Cedric

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Behind the scenes

Watch our exclusive interview with Miriam Margolyes as she discusses her experience narrating The Waringham Chronicles.
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Editor reviews

“If you enjoyed the epic historical fiction drama Scarlet City, you’ll love returning to that world for The Waringham Chronicles - an ambitious six volume series set against an ever changing backdrop of war, plague, revolution and political intrigue. Narrated by the always exceptional Miriam Margolyes and performed by a full cast. You’ll be hooked!” (Mariele, Audible Editor)

“Miriam Margolyes returns to Audible in spectacular fashion as she takes on six epic adventures, guiding us through the drama of The Waringham Chronicles supported by a fantastic cast who fully embrace these fantastic stories.” (Matthew, Audible Editor)

About the performer

Oxford born, Miriam Margolyes is a veteran of stage and screen. Winner of the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence, Best Supporting Actress at the 1989 LA Critics Circle Awards for her role in Little Dorrit and a Sony Radio Award for Best Actress in 1993 for Oliver Twist.

About the author

Rebecca Gablé taught medieval English Literature and worked as translator of English and American novels for authors such as Elizabeth George, Neil Gaiman and Agatha Christie before writing full time. Her twelve historical novels have been international best sellers, translated into several languages as has her epic Audible Original drama series Scarlet City. Rebecca and her husband split their time between their homes in Germany and Majorca.

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Chose it initially because of the is narrator Miriam Margolyes and I love her voice. The book is excellent with interesting characters and I found it difficult to put down. Highly recommended.

Excellent Audio book by Rebecca Gablé

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A brilliant writer, Rebecca Gablé takes you back in time with some of the best performances by audio actors and sound wizardry I’ve ever heard, packed with detail, perfect for listening to as it fires the imagination, it is better than any TV drama or Movie!

I can highly recommend her other audible series Scarlet City, which is equally as well written, preformed and produced, and now I can’t wait for next books in this series...

Brilliant writer & audio production...

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The original novel (in German) is my favourite novel of all time and I was unsure how this would work out as an audio play in English but gave it a try.
I'm soooo glad I did! An absolutely amazing audio play & true cinema for the mind. Miriam Margolyes is a fantastic narrator, and I love how Raj Ghatak brings Robin to life. I like this better than the German version, despite the odd little hiccup (e.g. Isaac being born and bred in Kent, but speaking with a West Country accent).
Audible, please could we now have the subsequent Waringham Chronicles in English as well (and the prequel)?

Love every minute of this

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A masterpiece gripped in 14th century history. The narrator is one of the best. Keep them coming Rebecca.

A Masterpiece.

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A rousing story, well narrated and acted. Not a literary masterpiece, but really entertaining. I have to buy the next book!

Superb dramatisation

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Same with Scarlet City, I have no idea what captivates me so much about these series. Is it Rebecca Gablé's excellent writing, Audible's English dramatization or the high-production quality & amazing cast of voice-actors?

All of these blend together to create such a captivating experience; you won't be able to stop listening until the story's completion!

Audible does it again!

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Just couldn't put this audio book down, 5 stars for the narrative, definitely recommend

Awesome

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This is as good as any of the Scarlett City trilogy episodes.
I was hooked immediately and would highly recommend this title.
The performance of the cast and the narrator are once again outstanding.
Can’t wait for the 2nd instalment.

Another Cracker! Fantastic Listen.

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A great cast great voices gripping storyline setting in the time line of Britain perfect

Great book a must

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I am absolutely loving this series..the voice acting is great and OMG! Jonathan Frith and Antony Howell together in on production. Two of my favourite actors..Truth be told I am plagued with fantasies of being ravished by Duke of Lancaster. Anthony Howell's voice is just gorgeous!
People have been moaning about the music but I haven't found it that distracting.

Another marvellous Gablé adaptation.

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