A New York Times Bestselling Author This is the exciting story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred defeated the Danish Vikings who occupied three of England's four kingdoms, as seen through the eyes of Uhtred, a dispossessed nobleman. Captured as a child and raised by the Danes, when Alfred unexpectedly defeats the Danes, and they turn on Uhtred, he has to decide which side he is on. Above all, he wishes to recover his father's land, th magical fort of Bebbanburg by the ...
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A New York Times Bestselling Author This is the exciting story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred defeated the Danish Vikings who occupied three of England's four kingdoms, as seen through the eyes of Uhtred, a dispossessed nobleman. Captured as a child and raised by the Danes, when Alfred unexpectedly defeats the Danes, and they turn on Uhtred, he has to decide which side he is on. Above all, he wishes to recover his father's land, th magical fort of Bebbanburg by the wild northern sea.
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Edition:
Harper Large Print edition Large type / large print
Publisher:
Harper Large Print
Published:
2005
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17104803678
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Seller's Description:
Acceptable. Former Library book. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Edition:
Harper Large Print edition Large type / large print
Publisher:
Harper Large Print
Published:
2005
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18131960755
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Standard Shipping: $4.63
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Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. Large Print edition. In protejctive mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
This was my first Bernard Cornwell book. I am now on number 3 in the Saxon series with 4 and 5 waiting for me. Adventure reading at its best. The time is 9th century England, a period I know little about which makes it all the better. I look forward to reading a lot more Cornwell.
EJMAIO
Apr 10, 2009
Good book, but not quite as good as some of the Templer books I have read.
Jekyll
Mar 12, 2008
Historical Fiction at its best
I have read many of Bernard Cornwell's books and my DNA analysis indicated I am descended from the Danes and Vikings that attempted to subjugate the island of Britain, therefore I was taken by this book and as always found his books to be a real page turner with enough history in with the fiction to make the story very believable.
