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The Foot on the Crown

By: Christopher Fowler
Narrated by: Toby Longworth
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It is said a legend is just a beautiful lie...

In the second half of the first millennium, the legends say that London disappeared for over four hundred years. We know almost nothing about what happened during that time. But if we could shine a light on the city's ruined walls, we would be in for a shock.

For here the Romans are long forgotten. King Scarabold now rules what little remains of the city, together with his over-entitled daughter Giniva, her effete brother Leperdandy and their wayward, lunatic relatives - all squabbling and fighting amongst themselves for the future of their corrupted dynasty while trying to hide their most terrible secret.

And opposing Scarabold and his wayward family is a horde of bitter enemies - the eerie Sheathwing, Earl of Beetles, the warlike nuns of Étranges Cadeaux, M'Lin the ape, Orobus the serpent, the terrifying Mater Moribund and the sinister child-spies Spackle and Peut - united in their desire to bring the king's troiubled reign to a bloody end.

But it's the arrival of a mysterious outsider into the midst of the beleaguered Scarabold's court that seems to offer a semblance of hope. The stranger's name is Watborn and he is a birdcatcher - strong, silent, he will infiltrate the royal family for a purpose that is all of his own . . .

As fiendishly-armed warriors gather beneath the walls, the battle for London, its body and its soul is about to begin - and who will be left unscathed at the field's end?©2023 Christopher Fowler (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Royalty England
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Once again, Christopher Fowler’s story telling, weaving of tales and reimagining of myths and history give us another amazing book. His ability to keep to within boundaries of the tales within tales and link them all seamlessly together is ever a delight. Dark and light, serious and comical, demanding and giving. How is this writer’s work not better known and more revered? Look at his legacy of fifty odd books. Toby Longworth’s performance brings out so many of the nuances and the colours of the characters that you almost feel he was there, feeling everything he describes. If you enjoy a listen that you need to commit yourself, then this is an ideal partner.

Another wonderful story beautifully narrated and performed.

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I lived this story! So different and well written. A crime that we shan’t see any more from this fantastic author. The narrator is outstanding , bringing the characters to life for me totally! I shall read more books just because he has narrated them!

Brilliant!

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