The Lions of Al-Rassan is an audiobook by Guy Gavriel Kay, narrated by Euan Morton. The unabridged Audible edition runs 19 hrs 39 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan – poet, diplomat, soldier – until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.
Meanwhile, in the north, the conquered Jaddites’ most celebrated – and feared – military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, driven into exile, leads his mercenary company south.
In the dangerous lands of Al-Rassan, these two men from different worlds meet and serve – for a time – the same master. Sharing their interwoven fate – and increasingly torn by her feelings – is Jehane, the accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond.
Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, The Lions of Al-Rassan is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply compelling story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake – or destroy – a world.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 19 hrs 39 mins
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Release year: 2012
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Classics / Literature & Fiction
Listener Ratings
The Lions of Al-Rassan holds an average listener rating of 4.5/5 from 1494 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.7/5
- Story: 4.5/5
- 5-star ratings: 70% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “One of Guy Gavriel Kay’s better books”
My most favorite book of all time is Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay. This book is not as good as Under Heaven. The reader is amazing. The story is intersting. The people in the book are 3D. The adventure is complete and I recommend the book. I hope your journey is as fun as mine was.— Diana, Audible listener
4/5 stars — “Beautiful Story”
Beautiful Story which reads like Historical Fiction. A bit sentimental, but a good read. Based on the Jews in Spain and parts of the Middle East.— D. Fyler, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “another beautiful tale by GGK”
As typical with GGK, the story starts out slow, then builds into a thing of epic wonder and beauty.— DarthVal, Audible listener
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