Jonah - Der Aufstieg

Der König der purpurnen Stadt - Das ungekürzte Hörspiel #2

by Rebecca Gablé

London, um 1337. Jonah Durham ist zu einem der einflussreichsten Kaufmänner Englands aufgestiegen. Er ist Schiffseigner, Hoflieferant und Ritter der Königin. Außerdem ist er verliebt - und das ausgerechnet in Giselle, die Tochter seines größten Widersachers. Während König Edward drauf und dran ist, das Land durch einen Krieg gegen Frankreich in den Ruin zu treiben, schlägt Jonah seinem Konkurrenten William de la Pole einen Handel vor: Die Hand seiner Tochter gegen eine Geschäftsidee, um die finanziellen Probleme des Königs zu lösen. Doch dieser Handel erweist sich als folgenschwer. Und damit nicht genug: den finanziellen Bankrott vor Augen, verlangt auch noch König Edward nach ihm. Jonah soll an seiner Seite in den Krieg ziehen...

Mit "Jonah - Der Aufstieg" präsentiert Audible Entertainment den zweiten Teil der ungekürzten Hörspiel-Trilogie des Bestsellers "Der König der purpurnen Stadt". Die große Tuchhändler-Saga von Rebecca Gablé wurde als aufwändiges Hörspiel in 3 Teilen produziert und von Oliver Rohrbecks Lauscherlounge eindrucksvoll in Szene gesetzt.

Wie schon bei "Jonah - Die Lehrjahre" ist auch im zweiten Teil die erste Riege der deutschen Sprecherszene vertreten: Neben Erzähler Detlef Bierstedt sind das u. a. Timmo Niesner (Jonah), Dorette Hugo (Giselle), Nicolas Artajo (Crispin), Marie-Isabel Walke (Annot), Ulrike Stürzbecher (Philippa), Norman Matt (Edward) und Stefan Kaminski (Waringham). Außerdem Oliver Siebeck, Vera Teltz, Uve Teschner, Elena Wilms, Reinhard Kuhnert, Greta Galisch, Erich Räuker, Robert Frank, Michael Iwannek und viele andere.

Genres: Audiobook, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Roman, Medieval, British Literature

Audible Audio

Published February 5, 2015

About the author

Rebecca Gablé wurde am 25. September 1964 in einer Kleinstadt am Niederrhein geboren. Nach dem Abitur 1984 machte sie eine Lehre als Bankkauffrau. In diesem Beruf hat sie anschließend auch vier Jahre gearbeitet, meistens auf einem Stützpunkt der Royal Air Force, wo sie viel über England, seine Sprache und seine Menschen gelernt hat. Aber die Lust am Erzählen hatte Rebecca Gablé immer schon, und 1990, nachdem sie ihren ersten Roman geschrieben hatte, gab sie ihren erlernten Broterwerb auf, um aus der Lust einen Beruf zu machen. Sie begann ein Literaturstudium in Düsseldorf, dessen Schwerpunkt sich mehr und mehr zur Mediävistik - der Lehre vom Mittelalter - verlagerte.

Nach mehrjähriger, frustrationsreicher Verlagssuche erschien 1995 bei Bastei Lübbe ihr erster Kriminalroman „Jagdfieber“, der im Jahr darauf für den Friedrich-Glauser-Krimipreis nominiert wurde, und sie trat der Autorengruppe deutschsprachiger Kriminalliteratur - dem Syndikat - bei, dessen Sprecherin sie drei Jahre lang war.

Seit Beendigung ihres Studiums 1996 arbeitet sie als freie Schriftstellerin. Zwischenzeitlich hat sie auch zwei Semester lang altenglische Literatur an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität in Düsseldorf gelehrt, was sie zu ihrem Bedauern aus Zeitgründen wieder aufgeben musste. Seit mit ihrem ersten historischen Roman „Das Lächeln der Fortuna“ 1997 der Durchbruch kam, hat sie etwa alle zwei Jahre einen Mittelalterroman veröffentlicht, die alle Beststeller geworden und in viele Sprachen übersetzt sind. 2006 erhielt sie für ihren Roman „Die Hüter der Rose“ den Sir Walter Scott-Preis.

Rebecca Gablé lebt mit ihrem Mann am Niederrhein und auf Mallorca.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Attention all historical fiction lovers! Fabulous audible original series, this the second of three. We follow the highs and lows of Jonah Durham’s life as merchant prince. A shrewd business man, he, along with other prominent merchants, loses his fortune by lending money to Edward for his war with His cousin Philip of France. Jonah being Jonah however does not stay down long and after making a significant contribution in a sea battle is well rewarded. On the home front, he continues to build a community of Flemish weavers. Recommended.

[Lorraine Southern · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great listen on Audible! 😁

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying these audible originals with a full cast. On to the last book.

[Dracena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually never thought I would read something like this, in first place because something that combines a genre I am... not so drawn to (said very politely): contemporary. And then mixed with the medieval. I don't know man, just didn't sound that appealing to me.
Anyways, as you can see, I really liked it, against all the odds. That why you try new things guys!
I can't seem too place why exactly thou... Except: I can say that the protagonist is not your normal protagonist. If anything any other character around him would have been a protagonist of choice, if written by any other person. But no, we follow the most normal out of the bunch. The beacon for all the possible protagonists, who has to put up with theire protagonist problems and gets sucked into this. You could say.
It is a very pleasoned experience.

But for real. Can't you give him a break once??

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

After listening to Apprentice - Scarlet City - Part I, I couldn't wait to get hold of Part II, and wasted no time at all in starting to listen to it on it's release day. It was a virtual reality trip through 14th century England, and Flanders during a pivotal point in the fortunes of England at the start of the hundred years war.
In this episode we see Jonah Durham establish himself as a wool merchant, marry the daughter of his most powerful adversary, and develop a separately close with relationships with King Edward III and Queen Philippa. Full of action, adventure and treachery, it was totally engaging.
Thank goodness the release date for Part III - Empire is April 5th, I will just about hold out till then, but in the meantime I might just have to listen to Parts I and II again.
Superbly produced by Audible and I fell in love with Miriam Margoyles' exquisite narration.

[Yoanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an audiobook- fantastic production, as a novel, wouldn't probably get through it. The story and the language used feel almost too modern. The main character (as the others) if not two-dimensional, a bit unbelievable. And there is an annoying over-use of word 'surreptitious' in all forms. Once I noticed it I could predict it coming!
This is the sort of thing that helps you to associate a few historical facts together and get entertained while cooking.

[Chelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book, funny, happy, sad and even stressful and scary at times! but an amazing group of voice actors and sound affects!

[Jasmin Schreiber]

Re-read

[T Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading or rather listening to this series during the lockdown. The first book is set in the 1300’s called the apprentice about a young man called Jonah apprenticed to a wool merchant who is his cousin. The trials, tribulations and triumphs regarding Jonah and those living in London are narrated in the book.

The second book Rise starts with Jonah and his ship as above description and his life during a period of war. This second book I finished last week

This series is worth a read because the characters are three dimensional. Jonah is a fascinating character as the things that happen to him and those around him shapes his character. I like the fact Jonah is not the perfect hero he has flaws that are fitting in this historical novel series. I haven’t read the third book but I’m looking forward to hearing it when the sun pops out again.

Lastly the audible version is an excellent dramatic presentation, I love the actor who plays Jonahs voice, Miriam Margoyles dies a great narration setting the atmosphere well.

[Morenike · Rating 3 out of 5]

The King of England is drawn into a war with France and by association, Jonah's involvement goes beyond being the king's moneybags to fighting with the navy. In Rise, Jonah gets married, can't get over his infatuation with the Queen, almost plunges into business debt when the king's war interferes with his fabric business, and manages his ever-expanding household.

While this entry has one or two important details, it still feels like a filler but provides enough entertainment for me to proceed to the last one.

The Audible dramatisation remains excellent with the voice actors doing an incredible job making each character unique.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not as gripped by Part II of "Rise" as I was by Part I, but it was an enjoyable listening experience and I still care deeply for some of the characters so it was imperative that I follow them on their continuing journeys. Jonah is much more of an adult in this installment, his conflicts are that of a man established in his career, but he's still flawed, and I appreciate the realism.

[Katrina Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent sequel to Apprentice.

I really like how Jonah can be a total dick and truly unlikeable then switch to being the sweetest person in the city.

The relationships between the characters are really what makes this series sing and I'm really looking forward to the third instalment.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every bit as good as the first part - and every bit as absorbing and damaging to productivity! The cast recording is excellent, all wrapped up in Miriam Margoles wonderful narration.

The story is a little darker and more political, the characters develop well moving both up and down in fortune with personal dramas thrown in. The adherence to historical fact is a joy.

[Maria P · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy these Audible dramas as they really bring the story to life. The only downside with this Part however was that it was a bit too orientated around the business operations of the wool trade and there was not enough other storylines to balance it out. Consequently it was a bit dry, heavy and complicated at times. Still, I will look forward to the final Part!

[Karin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the continuing adventures of Jonah Durham and his household. Really took to his wife who is rather nicer than Jonah and nobody’s fool. A bit like a classy soap opera in that you know disaster always lurks around the corner!

[Philippa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it! I've already started the third, and final, instalment - can't wait to find out what ultimately happens to Johan and co! The plotlines continue from where the first book, Apprentice, started and build brilliantly. I actually "read" this on audible and it was excellently narrated.

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good!

[Maxine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this so much, I've immediately bought the third and final part of the trilogy.

[The_casual_reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 (+1 für die aufwendige Produktion des Hörbuchs)

[Steven Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent story and lovable characters

[Chahidat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super vertontes Hörspiel. Ein absolutes MUSS für alle die historische Romane UND Hörspiele lieben.

[Angela Oatham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carrying on the story from the first part it remains entertaining and a fabulous listen.

[Pascal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Der zweite Teil ist auch unterhaltsam, freue mich auf den dritten. 😉

[Elsabeth Marriott · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cast in this is fantastic. The play is my favourite scene.

[Sarah Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not usually one for historical novels or everyday lives. But who knew the wool trade was so complex!

[Lucia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook 4* (performance 5*)

[Tanja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kurzweilige Fortsetzung der Hörspiel-Trilogie. Die sich wiederholenden Themen bzw. Motive sind allerdings jetzt schon auffällig.

[Henry Fosdike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable listen though the lead character is a bit of a pain. Still though, got to finish the trilogy. Definitely one for fans of The Pillars of the Earth or similar.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first book. However, it was quite a stretch of time until reading this one. I was surprised at how much I felt that I'd forgotten. It took a while for me to really square up where things were in the plot.

I was a bit disappointed at what a jerk Jonah was to those with less power, having known what it was like to be in that position. Granted, given the times, his obsessive nature, and a lack of other methods, I shouldn't be as disappointed as I was. But then again, it is a sign of more complicated character.

Jonah's ambition nearly does him in, and he finds himself digging in deep to pull himself and his family out of the financial near ruin. The good news is that he acknowledges his hubris and learns from his past.

I am looking forward to the next part, and hopefully I'll be better able to follow if I don't wait so long in between installments.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rise is the second book in the Scarlet City Trilogy by Rebecca Gable’. I thoroughly enjoyed following the tale of Jonah Durham as he becomes a successful cloth merchant. It is a great work of historical fiction that deals with life in 14th Century Britain and Europe focusing on the guilds, the conflict between King Edward and King Phillip of France, and the political machinations of everyone surrounding Jonah. I listened to the audiobook that features incredible performances by a full cast including Douglas Booth and Samuel West. A great read!