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The Dame [Dramatized Adaptation]: Saga of the First King, Book 3 by R. A. Salvatore
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In "The Highwayman," New York Times bestselling author R. Salvatore returns to the enchanting world of Corona, unveiling a riveting new hero in the Saga of the First King series. Set in God's year 54, Bran Dynard, a monk of the new religion of Abelle, returns home with a mysterious wife and a sacred book of knowledge. However, the world he once knew is transformed, and danger lurks as goblins and Powries roam. In this darkening landscape, only the elusive Highwayman traverses freely. Will he be a savior or a harbinger of vengeance? This gripping narrative captivates with suspense and intrigue. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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What the Evidence Adds
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Series context
This sits inside a continuing series. Returning readers may pick up more of the ongoing relationships and stakes, while new listeners may want a little earlier-series context before jumping in.
Built from 172 retained source records across 2 independent discussions and 2 source networks.
Narrator Experience
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Narrator recognition & background
- full cast appears on at least 8 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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What the Story Feels Like
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The story tends to keep moving, with enough forward momentum to make scene changes and plot turns feel relatively quick.
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What this means for you: The story moves with a brisk sense of momentum.
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Reader Themes
How themes are identified
Violence is the theme readers return to most consistently, making it a useful clue to whether the book fits your tastes.
Evidence sources for these themes
Based on themes repeated across 64 independent discussions and 13 source networks.
Where Readers Agree
The strongest agreement centers on violence. The leading theme appears across 2 independent discussions and 2 source networks, which makes it more than a one-off reaction.
The strongest theme is independently supported across 2 discussions and 2 source networks.
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Is This Right for You?
Story and reader-fit guidance remains useful here. Recording-specific claims are limited to evidence matched to this exact edition.
You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- You are looking for a sci-fi story.
- You are looking for a fantasy story.
- You tend to enjoy a brisk pace.
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Our Take
The Dame [Dramatized Adaptation]: Saga of the First King, Book 3 by R. A. Salvatore fits naturally within sci-fi and fantasy, with violence doing much of the work in shaping its appeal. Violence is one of the more consistent strengths readers point to. The narrator is confirmed, but the book itself is easier to characterize than this particular performance. Until the recording has stronger support, the narrator credit is useful context rather than a performance verdict.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 7 hours and 57 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- GraphicAudio
- Audiobook release date
- October 30, 2020
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B08MB5NHHB
Before You Listen
- The available book-level evidence repeatedly flags violence as part of the material.
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