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In the small, 14th-century English village where he has lived his entire life, the boy has grown up with no name of his own, known only as "Asta's son." But when his mother dies, the boy receives both his rightful name, Crispin, and a lead cross, inscribed with a secret that soon has him fleeing for his life. Best-selling, award-winning Avi delights children and adults with historically accurate tales of high adventure.
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Crispin Series
The Cross of Lead
By: Avi
Narrated by: Ron Keith
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
In the small, 14th-century English village where he has lived his entire life, the boy has grown up with no name of his own, known only as "Asta's son." But when his mother dies, the boy receives both his rightful name, Crispin, and a lead cross, inscribed with a secret that soon has him fleeing for his life. Best-selling, award-winning Avi... Read more »
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At the Edge of the World
By: Avi
Narrated by: Ron Keith
Length: 5 hours 59 minutes
Abridged: No
The young orphan Crispin and his gentle, red-bearded protector Bear continue their adventures in 14th-century England. Crispin and Bear are finally free to live their lives as they choose. But they soon find that they are being hunted by members of a secret society who believe Bear is a spy. When Bear is severely wounded, Crispin must make some... Read more »
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The End of Time
By: Avi
Narrated by: Ron Keith
Length: 5 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
Born in 14th-century England, Crispin has embarked on one adventure after another since learning that he, once known only as "Asta's son," has a much grander destiny than he ever could have imagined. But his fate has taken a dark turn. The sweet and kindly Bear, his friend and protector, is dead. Crispin is thereby left to protect Troth, she of... Read more »
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Troubled Bones
By: Jeri Westerson
Narrated by: Michael Page
Length: 8 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: No
After an ill-considered action one night in London, disgraced knight Crispin Guest heeds the summons of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who has specifically requested Guest’s presence. The archbishop has received letters threatening violence against the bones of saint and martyr Thomas à Beckett, the greatest treasure on display in the cathedral... Read more »
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Blood Lance
By: Jeri Westerson
Narrated by: Michael Page
Length: 9 hours 24 minutes
Abridged: No
In late fourteenth-century London, disgraced former knight Crispin Guest spies a body hurtling from the uppermost reaches of London Bridge. Crispin’s attempted rescue fails, however, and the man - an armorer with a shop on the bridge - dies. While whispers in the street claim that it was a suicide, Crispin is unconvinced. He discovers that the... Read more »
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Shadow of the Alchemist
By: Jeri Westerson
Narrated by: Michael Page
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Once a Knight of the Realm, Crispin Guest was stripped of his title and his lands and now must earn his living with his wits. In various corners of late fourteenth-century London, Guest has become known as the Tracker, a man who can solve any puzzle or find any missing object—for a price. Because of that reputation, Guest is sought out by... Read more »
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