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The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

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Historical Fiction Fantasy Fiction

by Bernard Cornwell

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4.27 (23.5K ratings)
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description 433 pages

The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 23.5K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 433 pages.

About The Winter King

Uther, the High King, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. As he struggles to unite Britain and hold back the enemy at the gates, Arthur is embroiled in a doomed romance with beautiful Guinevere. Will the old-world magic of Merlin be enough to turn the tide of war in his favour?

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Author Bernard Cornwell
Published 1995
Pages 433
Genres Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.27 / 5.00
Total Ratings 23,540

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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23.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.27, The Winter King is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Winter King?

The Winter King is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Winter King worth reading?

Based on 23.5K reader ratings, The Winter King has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Winter King?

The Winter King has 433 pages.

Who wrote The Winter King?

The Winter King was written by Bernard Cornwell. It was first published in 1995.

What is the ISBN for The Winter King?

The ISBN-13 for The Winter King is 9780312156960.0.

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