A solid beginning. I eagerly begin book 2. I became a fan of Mr. Cornwall's work with the 'Grail Quest Trilogy'. This is the first book that I have read of his since those 3 wonderful works. I have not been disappointed. This story is a wonderful telling of history from a first person past tense point of view.

Bernard Cornwell is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestsellers 1356 and Agincourt; the bestselling Saxon Tales, which include The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, The Burning Land, Death of Kings, and, most recently, The Pagan Lord; and the Richard Sharpe novels, among many others.

A man looking back over his life and explaining the history of the invasion of England by the Dane's. Entirely accurate from what I have learned in my studies of the Vikings and the middle ages, the book is like a history book come alive. There is no boring or tedious description of place or person, rather the information provided is of historic value or is necessary to move the plot forward. A wonderful beginning to a trilogy that I look forward to finishing. I am beginning book 2 as soon as I finish writing this review. I recommend that you get this book as soon as possible and have the other 2 lying in wait so you can continue the journey without having to wait for the next book to come in the mail.

If you want an adventure,action,and drama.This is IT!!! If you want an adventure, action, and drama. This is IT!!!THE SAXON STORIES, READ ALL THREE, AND DIP YOURSELF INTO THE STORY THAT WELL HAVE YOU WAITING FOR MORE.DIP YOURSELF INTO THE STORY HOW THE GREAT DANISH WARRIORS TOOK ON ENGLAND, AND THE FIGHT FOR A PLACE IN THIS WORLD.THESE STORIES INSPIRE, AND MAKE YOU WANT TO BE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAR, AND FIGHT ALONG SAVAGE WARRIORS IN THE GREAT SHIELD WALL. I STARTED LOOKING FOR A NEW AUTHOR AND I HAVE FOUND ONE IN BERNARD CORNWELL. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ ALL OF HIS BOOKS. AND YOU CAN NOT FIND A BETTER BUY THEN ON EBAY!!!!! First book in a series Takes you back to 866 and the formation of England.

Well written without so many characters that you lose track of who is doing what to whom. I did find the series on Netflix which helped me pronounce all of the names of the characters. The book is much better than the Netflix series though which is sort of slow. If you are an historical fiction fan, I would recommend this series to you. I am reading the second in the series now. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned •.

Description Enter a world where bloody battles and heroic deeds combine in the historic struggle to unite Britain in the face of a common enemy. The third instalment in Bernard Cornwell's King Alfred series, follows on from the outstanding previous novels The Last Kingdom and The Pale Horseman. The year is 878 and the Vikings have been thrown out of Wessex. Uhtred, fresh from fighting for Alfred in the battle to free Wessex, travels north to seek revenge for his father's death, killed in a bloody raid by Uhtred's old enemy, renegade Danish lord, Kjartan.

While Kjartan lurks in his formidable stronghold of Dunholm, the north is overrun by chaos, rebellion and fear. Together with a small band of warriors, Uhtred plans his attack on his enemy, revenge fuelling his anger, resolute on bloody retribution. But, he finds himself betrayed and ends up on a desperate slave voyage to Iceland. Rescued by a remarkable alliance of old friends and enemies, he and his allies, together with Alfred the Great, are free to fight once more in a battle for power, glory and honour. The Lords of the North is a tale of England's making, a powerful story of betrayal, struggle and romance, set in an England torn apart by turmoil and upheaval.