Wow, he is good. This is the second in a trilogy starring a young warrior, Uhtred, who was born British, captured and brought up by Vikings and now back fighting for Alfred the Great. He is a fascinating character torn between two cultures. A bit of a ‘wide boy’ and very much a lad of the time with a ruthless streak which he uses to further his own means, he is loyal in his own way, clever and very much a fighter. This is terrific stuff which I really would recommend to both genders. He created Sharpe but his big historical trilogies are broader in appeal.
Similar this month: None but try Simon Scarrow.
Comparison: C C Humphreys, Steven Pressfield, Juliet Marillier.
Uhtred, Northumbrian born, raised a Viking and now married to a Saxon, is already a formidable figure and warrior. But at twenty he is still arrogant, pagan and headstrong, so not a comfortable ally for the thoughtful, pious Alfred. But these two, with Alfred’s family and a few of Uhtred’s companions, are apparently all that remains of the Wessex leadership after a disastrous truce.
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Uhtred, Northumbrian born, raised a Viking and now married to a Saxon, is already a formidable figure and warrior. But at twenty he is still arrogant, pagan and headstrong, so not a comfortable ally for the thoughtful, pious Alfred.
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The Pale Horseman was written by Bernard Cornwell and published by Harpercollins Publishers
The Pale Horseman has 416 pages
Yes it is part of The Last Kingdom Series series
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