By Bernard Cornwell

The fourth book in the series about Uhtred of Bebbanburg, sworn to serve King Alfred of Wessex, in spite of the fact that he himself was brought up by Danes and believes in the Norse gods.

He’s already saved Alfred and his kingdom at numerous turns, but still has that awkward relationship with his lord king, born of having to swear an oath to serve he whom he doesn’t wish to.

This book is the standard fare for the series. Saxons and Danes share what will become Englalond, warlords proliferate, and battles and usurption are frequent happenings and events.

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