The Brethren


Read by Abigail Rasmussen

(4.7 stars; 161 reviews)

Set in the days of the Crusaders, this books tells of a young maiden named Rosamund, and her twin cousins. Godwin is the grey eyed thoughtful man, and Wulf is the blue eyed warrior. They are both knights of England and they are both in love with their fair cousin. But the riddle of the story is which does Rosamund love?

The adventure begins when Rosamund is taken from England and carried to the East. The plot thickens as the two young knights follow her in hopes of rescuing her from the Muslim leader, Saladin. As the Cross and the Crescent face each other at the Battle of Hattin, the story of Rosamund is unfolded and the riddle is solved.

With dangerous lions, a moon light duel on a bridge, and beautiful Arabian horses, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen) (14 hr 22 min)

Chapters

00 - Prologue 10:25 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
01 - By the Waters of Death Creek 34:25 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
02 - Sir Andrew D'Arcy 27:09 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
03 - The Knighting of the Brethren 37:20 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
04 - The Letter of Saladin 33:22 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
05 - The Wine Merchant 39:00 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
06 - The Christmas Feast at Steeple 36:28 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
07 - The Banner of Saladin 32:20 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
08 - The Widow Masouda 39:54 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
09 - The Horses Flame and Smoke 49:31 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
10 - On Board the Galley 44:32 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
11 - The City of Al-Jebal 29:45 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
12 - The Lord of Death 31:18 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
13 - The Embassey 42:54 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
14 - The Combat on the Bridge 34:35 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
15 - The Flight to Emesa 34:24 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
16 - The Sultan Saladin 34:17 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
17 - The Brethren Depart from Damascus 34:38 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
18 - Wulf Pays for the Drugged Wine 43:49 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
19 - Before the Walls of Ascalon 33:51 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
20 - The Luck of the Star of Hassan 33:14 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
21 - What Befell Godwin 34:30 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
22 - At Jerusalem 28:34 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
23 - Saint Rosamund 34:02 Read by Abigail Rasmussen
24 - The Dregs of the Cup 28:38 Read by Abigail Rasmussen

Reviews

Great story, great reader


(5 stars)

An epic story, gripping, sad, triumphant. Well done to Abigail, the narrator, for doing the whole book and doing it so well, thank you.

Brethren


(5 stars)

It was an adventure, suspense, and romance. I was thrilled and amazed at the religious attitudes...I know...it's just a story. Anyone will enjoy this story Muslem or Christian. Please listen!

A very worthy historical tale!


(5 stars)

H. Ryder Haggard skillfully weaves this tale of a time shrouded in mystery where heroes and villains are named and their deeds brought to light. Bitter-sweet and thoroughly enjoyable to hear read by Ms. Rasmussen. Thank you!


(5 stars)

Wonderful story by that great writer Rider Haggard - full of adventure, excitement and mystery, and well read by Abigail Rasmussen. Thank you.

The Brethen


(5 stars)

Haggard at his best! And the reader is excellent! It is so enjoyable when one reader does the whole book. Lovely job, Ms. Rasmussen. Your voice fit the book so well. One of my favorite books of all time, and played out so much differently than expected.

second time around


(5 stars)

as a avid listener to all the books on here I find coming back from time to time and H rider haggard was one of the finest writers ,and I'm very glad that we get to here such classics

good title


(5 stars)

I really enjoyed this book. H Rider Haggard had such an artful way with words. Gripping story

This author is a favorite


(5 stars)

The reader Ms. Rasmussen was great. She didn't try to sound like a man when reading their parts but showed the depth of all characters in other ways. I was never bored by this book, how H. Ryder Haggard came up with this story, with even some accuracy to the history is beyond me. There was suspense, mystery, explanation od different cultures and religions AND a love story are expertly wound together. it keeps your attention for the entire reading.