Shield of Mercia: Dark Ages Historical Adventure Audiobook
Dark Ages: Shield of Mercia is MJ Porter’s unabridged historical adventure audiobook set in AD 836. It follows Icel as Mercia faces political threats and Viking raids, narrated by Sean Barrett.
At a glance
- Set in Mercia in AD 836, amid political rivalry and Viking raids.
- The plot centres on Icel's attempt to protect Mercia while facing threats from King Ecgberht and Æthelwulf.
- An unabridged audio edition narrated by Sean Barrett.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format and listed listening length make the time commitment clear before purchase.
- Its mix of Dark Ages conflict, political manoeuvring and Viking attacks gives historical-fiction listeners several strands of action.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 26 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | MJ Porter |
| Narrator | Sean Barrett |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Publication date | 3 Oct. 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged historical adventure set in early medieval Britain.
- Fans of stories involving Viking raids, political conflict and recurring characters such as Icel.
Less suited to
- Readers who want a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.
- Listeners seeking a quiet or non-violent story, as the listing describes warfare, killing and raiding.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The page provides an aggregate rating with a distribution weighted towards five- and four-star ratings, but no customer-feedback summary is supplied. That offers a broadly favourable signal, not evidence about particular aspects of the narration or story. The listed unabridged format and 10-hour-and-26-minute length are useful context when judging whether this audiobook suits your listening plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shield of Mercia about?
The listing places the story in Mercia in AD 836. Icel faces political enemies and a Viking threat as King Wiglaf seeks to protect the kingdom.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is MJ Porter and the narrator is Sean Barrett.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
No. The product details describe it as unabridged.
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