The Jester

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· Hachette Audio · Narrated by Neil Dickson
6 reviews
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12 hr 56 min
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Hugh De Luc, a poor innkeeper, returns home from the First Crusade wearied from battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land back to his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning.In his absence, Hugh's son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie, abducted by a ruthless duke in search of a priceless relic dating back to the Crucifixion. Taking on the role of a jester, Hugh infiltrates the court where he believes Sophie is held captive. There he confronts men more evil than he ever imagined and embarks on an epic battle to restore his broken life.
Hugh De Luc, a poor innkeeper, returns home from the First Crusade wearied from battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land back to his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning.In his absence, Hugh's son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie,...

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6 reviews
A Google user
March 20, 2018
I read the book, and was drawn in after the first 4 chapters. I love the type of fantasy it brings to those who like the genre. I listened to the audio book on someone else’s device, and found just as much Pleasure listening to it.
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Paul Miller
March 14, 2018
Stopped listening after 14 chapters. Perhaps it got better later. No characterization, cardboard plot. First Patterson novel, thought he was supposed to be good.
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Latasha Rhodes
March 23, 2019
This book was amazing, exciting and terrifying to read at times. If you like torture, vengeance, humor, and adventure; this book is for you. You wont regret it. 👍👍 for Mr. Patterson.
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James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.
James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular d...

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