The Talisman


Read by Lizzie Driver

(4.3 stars; 115 reviews)

The Talisman is a gripping tale set near the end of the Third Crusade. King Richard the Lionheart is grievously ill, and all around him the leaders from allied countries plot and scheme to gain personal power, putting the future of the crusade in jeopardy. Sir Kenneth of Scotland finds himself caught up in events, and finds both his honour and his life are now on the line. Can a cure be found for the King? Can Kenneth redeem his honour? – Written by Rowen (14 hr 26 min)

Chapters

Introduction 26:28 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 1 18:34 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 2 34:52 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 3 Part 1 32:40 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 3 Part 2 25:20 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 4 36:35 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 5 12:58 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 6 30:59 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 7 32:30 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 8 29:40 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 9 33:34 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 10 23:55 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 11 Part 1 20:07 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 11 Part 2 26:45 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 12 20:26 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 13 22:23 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 14 22:00 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 15 21:38 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 16 14:19 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 17 21:50 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 18 36:54 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 19 30:59 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 20 36:09 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 21 20:28 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 22 31:09 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 23 24:10 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 24 33:42 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 25 21:19 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 26 30:01 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 27 Part 1 22:17 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 27 Part 2 22:12 Read by Lizzie Driver
Chapter 28 50:02 Read by Lizzie Driver

Reviews

Absolutely delightful


(5 stars)

I began listening to this recording before it was completed...just to see what it was like. I was hooked. Though the first chapter was a bit of a detail overload, as the story progresses it gets more and more difficult to stop listening. Oh, and the recording was simply superb! Thanks Lizzy. :)

Sir Walter Scott at his best


(5 stars)

A great book by a great author read by an exceptional reader!


(5 stars)

great story and to top it off the reader has an extremely sexy and pleasant voice.

Lizzy Driver is one of my favorite readers, BUT!


DO NOT START LISTENING TO FIRST SECTION AS YOU ARE HAVING A MEAL! you will lose your appetite or worse. just started reading. its about the Crusades. They say Richard the Lionheart was a great king. While the first section is said to be a myth, there is historical documentation that King Richard had his knights and armies commit horrible atrocities against muslims and jews. I liked the second chapter where the european and muslim engage in one on one combat and then have a truce and share in a Oasis in the middle of the desert.

Classic tale of chivalry, betrayal, and honor


(5 stars)

This is a story about how honor can be lost and how it can be regained. A panoply of colorful characters inhabit the narrative and bring it to life. The writing may initially seem ponderous to modern ears, but Scott’s manner of expression lends depth and nuance to every scene and showcases the possibilities of the English language.

chapter 7 of the tallsman


(3 stars)

I am reading this for school and i was asked to read chapter 7, But i found no chapter 7. Instead i found two chapters entitled chapter 9. I clicked on the first chapter 9 the one below chapter 6 and it turned out to be chapter 7. Other than this issue i think its a fine recording.

Narration is superb


Thanks to the narrator for her time and patience in recording this book. She did a great job. Unfortunately, this book is about as interesting as watching paint dry. The pace is nothing short of glacial. The plot expands further and further without making any connection. I couldn’t get past the 8th chapter.

GREAT ADVENTURE


(5 stars)

Scott has a knack for weaving engrossing tales. The reader was superb.