Ruth Wilson's Captivating Narration of Northern Lights Audiobook
- Ruth Wilson narrates the first book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, set in a unique world with daemons.
- The plot centers on Lyra Belacqua, who saves her uncle from poisoning and seeks to rescue her friend from kidnappers.
- The audiobook features a bonus chapter from the next installment, with full trilogy recordings expected next year.
Ruth Wilson, known for her role as Mrs. Coulter in the BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials, narrates a new audio version of the first book in Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy. The story is set in a richly imagined alternative universe where daemons, animal companions that represent human souls, exist. It follows 12-year-old Lyra Belacqua, who uncovers a sinister plot involving her uncle, Lord Asriel, and a mysterious substance called Dust. After saving Asriel from poisoning, Lyra embarks on a quest to rescue her kidnapped friend, Roger, from the Gobblers, a group responsible for the abductions of children. Her journey leads her to form an uneasy alliance with Mrs. Coulter and venture into the Arctic, where she encounters Iorek, an armored polar bear. The audiobook, available through Penguin Audio, runs for over 13 hours and includes a bonus reading of the first chapter of the next book, The Subtle Knife, also narrated by Wilson. The full trilogy's recordings are expected to be released next year, generating anticipation among fans of the series.