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Jack Whyte

    March 15, 1940 – February 22, 2021

    Jack Whyte reimagines the King Arthur legend in an epic historical series set against the backdrop of post-Roman Britain. Eschewing magic, Whyte grounds his narrative in the historical conditions of the era, suggesting his version is the true story that has been mythologized over time. His style, blending historical accuracy with artistic license, revitalizes traditional characters and places, often presented in their Gaelic or Latin forms. Whyte is notable for his endeavor to connect historical reality with myth, offering readers an interpretation of the Arthurian myth as a reflection of a turbulent past.

    Jack Whyte
    Resistance
    Excalibur
    The Boy King
    The Last Stand
    The Singing Sword
    The Eagles' Brood
    • 2024

      Waiting for the Feckin Corncrakes

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In this pandemic story, Peter Sheridan, an inveterate bachelor in his forties, a phlegmatic loner, content with his life, suddenly finds himself the guardian of his two nephews after his sister and her husband are killed. Seeking to wriggle her way into his life is the formidable character of Denise, who considers Peter a potential husband who might provide a home for her and her daughter. To further complicate matters, the boys arrive with a refugee in tow. Will Peter be able to cope with an instant family?

      Waiting for the Feckin Corncrakes
    • 2020

      Yesterday's Battles

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Jack Whyte's first collection of short stories offers a shift from his expansive historical narratives to a more intimate exploration of personal experiences. While it may seem like a departure, the essence of his storytelling remains intact, focusing on individual perspectives rather than sweeping historical events. This collection invites readers to engage with the emotional depth and nuanced characters that have characterized Whyte's work over the past two decades.

      Yesterday's Battles
    • 2015

      Uprising

      • 611 pages
      • 22 hours of reading
      3.9(16)Add rating

      The hugely ambitious Bravehearts Chronicles reaches its climax with the tale of how Robert Bruce and William Wallace fought off the mighty English army and changed Scotland's history through blood, brains and bravery.

      Uprising
    • 2014

      As modern Scotland chooses its future, Jack Whyte presents his epic adventure about its founding hero, Robert the Bruce, and the battle for the heart of his homeland.

      Resistance
    • 2013

      The Last Stand

      • 566 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      4.3(17)Add rating

      The fifth book in Jack Whyte's remarkable, authentic Legends of Camelot series, now available in the UK

      The Last Stand
    • 2013

      William Wallace. Statečné srdce.

      • 456 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.8(37)Add rating

      Když dávno bývalo Skotsko perlou severu. Mocenskou říši hrdých mužů a statečných žen. Jenže ty časy patří minulosti a příběhům. Nyní je království hračkou mocných, kteří neváhají zradit svou zemi a národ cizímu králi. Angličané to dobře vědí a pod rouškou nabídky pomoci si připravují půdu pro vlastní krutovládu. Jenže stejně jako se šíří násilí a nespravedlnost, v temných lesích, strmých horách a stísněných městečkách se probouzí hrdinství a ochota bojovat za téměř ztracený sen. Sen o cti a právu. O svobodném Skotsku. Tím, kdo bude za tento sen bojovat, je William Wallace. To on dal statečným srdcím směr, odvážným pažím sílu. To on se stane ochráncem Skotska. Jenže ne dnes. Zatím to není válečník ani postrach Anglie. Zatím je to prostý muž toužící po lásce své ženy a bezpečí své rodiny. Blíží se však den, kdy se všechna přání, všechna víra v dobro a slovo rytířů a odhodlání žít v míru obrátí v prach....

      William Wallace. Statečné srdce.
    • 2012

      Rebel

      • 592 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      3.8(66)Add rating

      In his Sphere debut, Sunday Times-bestselling author Jack Whyte tells the bloody, action-packed story of one of history's most famous warriors: William Wallace, the man known as Braveheart.

      Rebel