The Pagan Lord (The Saxon Stories, #7)
by Bernard Cornwell
The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 8.2K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 303 pages.
About The Pagan Lord
Bernard Cornwell-who "is at his enthralling best conveying . . . one of the defining periods of English history" (Wall Street Journal)-returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with this dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs.Uhtred, once Alfred's great warrior but now out of favor with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, that great Northumbrian fortress, Bebbanburg.Loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes; a war which will decide the fate of every king, and the entire English nation.With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell-"the reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today)-continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, bloody battles, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bernard Cornwell |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 303 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,218 |
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What genre is The Pagan Lord?
The Pagan Lord is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Pagan Lord worth reading?
Based on 8.2K reader ratings, The Pagan Lord has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Pagan Lord?
The Pagan Lord has 303 pages.
Who wrote The Pagan Lord?
The Pagan Lord was written by Bernard Cornwell. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Pagan Lord?
The ISBN-13 for The Pagan Lord is 9780007331900.0.
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