Summary
Bernard Cornwell continues his rousing and brutal "Saxon Novels" series with the story of the young hero Guthred who has claims to be King of a region of Cumberland. However Guthred lacks the skills of war- and deal-making necessary to take power, and he turn to the assistance of Uhtred, a warrior under the Saxon King Alfred. Filled with brawny valor and meaty characters, LORDS OF THE NORTH delivers top-notch historical storytelling.
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"Blood, guts, history, and horses from the expert. Excellent sport." [Starred review.]
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harperluxe
Published date: 2007
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 1.26 pounds
Pages: 488
Publisher's Notes
Returning to his northern home after the events of The Pale Horseman, Uhtred of Bebbanburg finds himself caught up in the takeover crusade of a self-proclaimed ruler of Northumbria, a situation that culminates in a midnight siege on a seemingly impregnable city. (Historical Fiction)
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