Listen up, folks! Prepare yourselves for a wild ride through the vast, icy world of the Raumsdalian Empire. In this thrilling audiobook narrated by the talented William Dufris, author Harry Turtledove takes us on an epic journey filled with adventure, danger, and a hint of humor.
Our protagonist, Count Hamnet Thyssen, finds himself facing a drastically changed landscape as the great Glacier that once enclosed the empire breaks open. Teaming up with the witty Ulric Skakki, the ferocious Trasamund, and his lover, the powerful shaman Liv, Hamnet embarks on a daring exploration of this uncharted territory in search of the mythical Golden Shrine.
But hold on tight, dear listeners, because danger lurks at every turn. A ruthless and relentless group known as the Rulers, mounted on deer and woolly mammoths and wielding formidable magic, prove to be formidable foes. They've already shed blood, and now they thirst for more. The Raumsdalians are forced to flee, their hopes crushed.
However, hope springs anew in the form of a retreating Glacier. With the changing tides, Hamnet's side manages to escape. And as they journey back, they stumble upon a tribe pushed to desperate measures in order to survive. These unexpected allies, breaking the taboo of consuming fallen foes, offer a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.
Returning to the scheming capital city, Hamnet prepares to lead an army against the merciless Rulers. But be warned, dear listeners, for the world as Hamnet knew it will never be the same. Boundaries are shattered, comprehension is challenged, and our characters are left to grapple with a world that has been forever transformed.
With an audiobook rating of 2.9 out of 5, this 15-hour and 0-minute epic is sure to captivate you. So sit back, relax, and allow yourself to be transported to a realm where the unimaginable becomes reality and the destiny of the Raumsdalian Empire rests in the hands of a daring count and his eclectic band of allies. Are you ready? Let's dive in!
