Lords of the North (The Saxon Stories, #3)
by Bernard Cornwell
Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 20.3K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 317 pages.
About Lords of the North
The third instalment in Bernard Cornwell's King Alfred series, following on from the outstanding previous novels The Last Kingdom and The Pale Horseman, both of which were top ten bestsellers. The year is 878 and Wessex is free from the Vikings. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, helped Alfred win that victory, but now he is disgusted by Alfred's lack of generosity and repelled by the king's insistent piety. He flees Wessex, going back north to seek revenge for the killing of his foster father and to rescue his stepsister, captured in the same raid. He needs to find his old enemy, Kjartan, a renegade Danish lord who lurks in the formidable stronghold of Dunholm. Uhtred arrives in the north to discover rebellion, chaos and fear. His only ally is Hild, a West Saxon nun fleeing her calling, and his best hope is his sword, with which he has made a formidable reputation as a warrior. He will need the assistance of other warriors if he is to attack Dunholm and he finds Guthred, a slave who believes he is a king. He takes him across the Pennines to where a desperate alliance of fanatical Christians and beleaguered Danes form a new army to confront the terrible Viking lords who rule Northumbria. 'The Lords of the North' is a powerful story of betrayal, romance and struggle, set in an England of turmoil, upheaval and glory. Uhtred, a Northumbrian raised as a Viking, a man without lands, a warrior without a country, has become a splendid heroic figure.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bernard Cornwell |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 317 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.32 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,296 |
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What genre is Lords of the North?
Lords of the North is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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Based on 20.3K reader ratings, Lords of the North has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Lords of the North?
Lords of the North has 317 pages.
Who wrote Lords of the North?
Lords of the North was written by Bernard Cornwell. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Lords of the North?
The ISBN-13 for Lords of the North is 9780060888630.0.
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