Review "Lords of the North" by Bernard Cornwell
"Lords of the North" is the next book (but not the last) in Cornwell's excellent 'Saxon Chronicles' series.
This book continues the story of the Saxon warrior Uthred (born a Saxon, raised and trained by Danes) who has helped save the Kingdom of Alfred the Great. Now Uthred returns to Northumbria to confront the Danish warlords in control of that area. Set at a crucial intersection in British history - the Saxons vs. the Danes (vs the Scots), pagans vs. the Christians, every man with a sword for himself, this book is an entertaining story of how a kingdom was born in an unlikely manner.
Cornwell is one of the best current historical fiction writers - his works are carefully set into believable historical settings, with historically important characters - but they are unique and compelling stories on their own. If you enjoy hack and slash fantasy novels you will enjoy this series - if you enjoy historical fiction you will enjoy this series. This is a very enjoyable read.
This book continues the story of the Saxon warrior Uthred (born a Saxon, raised and trained by Danes) who has helped save the Kingdom of Alfred the Great. Now Uthred returns to Northumbria to confront the Danish warlords in control of that area. Set at a crucial intersection in British history - the Saxons vs. the Danes (vs the Scots), pagans vs. the Christians, every man with a sword for himself, this book is an entertaining story of how a kingdom was born in an unlikely manner.
Cornwell is one of the best current historical fiction writers - his works are carefully set into believable historical settings, with historically important characters - but they are unique and compelling stories on their own. If you enjoy hack and slash fantasy novels you will enjoy this series - if you enjoy historical fiction you will enjoy this series. This is a very enjoyable read.
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