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The Pale Horseman - (Saxon Tales) by Bernard Cornwell (Paperback)

The Pale Horseman - (Saxon Tales) by  Bernard Cornwell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "The Last Kingdom" continues the exhilarating adventures of Uhtred and King Alfred the Great. Uhtred discovers--in his moment of greatest peril--a newfound loyalty and love for his native country and ruler.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The</strong><strong> second installment of Bernard Cornwell's <em>New York Times</em> bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, "like Game of Thrones, but real" (<em>The Observer</em>, London)--the basis for <em>The Last Kingdom</em>, the hit television series.</strong></p><p>As the last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. Uhtred, a dispossessed young nobleman, is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders--and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country's staunch defender--the fugitive King Alfred. </p><p><em>The Pale Horseman </em>is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history--yet another masterwork from <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Bernard Cornwell.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>As the last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. Uhtred, a dispossessed young nobleman, is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders--and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country's staunch defender--the fugitive King Alfred.</p><p>New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell's The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history.</p><p>"Cornwell's characters are vividly drawn, betrayals lurk around every corner, the humor is as sharp as the swords, and the action is non-stop." --NPR</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A crackerjack adventure tale from a master of the craft."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"A suavely rendered tale ... [brings] turbulent times to vivid life."--<em>Philadelphia Inquirer</em><br><br>"Filled with bawdy humor, bloodlust, treachery and valor, this stirring tale will leave readers eager for the next volume ."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"Great stuff, as always, from the master."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"A big-bellied, bushy-bearded tale of 9th century England. Our hero is Uhtred, a good-hearted lout with a pleasantly sour disposition; he's like a 9th century Han Solo....He endows the book with an unexpectedly complex, thoughtful soul."--<i>Time</i><br><br>"Bernard Cornwell does the best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present."--George R.R. Martin<br><br>"Superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening....Historical adventures as smart and vigorous as Cornwell's are in short supply."--<i>Washington Post</i><br><br>"Entertaining"--Arizona Republic<br>

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