'.Used Very Good (1 available) Used book that is in excellent condition. In a magnificent feat of world building, Victoria Strauss has created a unique, vividly imagined land, society, and religious culture while spinning a riveting tale of duty, revelation, destiny, and magic that places her in the top ranks of contemporary fantasists. Nuclear bombs come crashing down and they are forced to live in the cramped basement, living off snack foods for as long as possible.

Allied with his old friend Ragnar-and his old foe Haesten-he aims to invade and conquer Wessex itself. The Burning Land is a story about Matt and Dani, two teenagers who get caught in a basement when World War III breaks lose. Instead, he will reclaim his ancestral fortress on the Northumbrian coast. Breaking with Alfred, he joins the Vikings, swearing never again to serve the Saxon king. But Uhtred, Alfred s reluctant warlord, proves his worth, outwitting Harald and handing the Vikings one of their greatest defeats.For Uhtred, the sweetness of victory is soon overshadowed by tragedy. Led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair, the Viking hordes attack. His enemy, the Danes, having failed to conquer Wessex, now see their chance for victory. Saxon Tales #5 9.50 X 6.40 X 1.50 inches 336 pages 'At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health his heir, an untested youth. Only slight wear A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Bernard Cornwells The Burning Land is an irresistible new chapter in his epic story of the birth of England and the legendary king who made it possible. That Wessex survived to become England is because men like Uhtred defeated an enemy feared throughout Christendom. This novel, the fifth in the magnificent series of England's history tells of the final assaults on Alfred's Wessex. But Alfred still has the services of Uhtred, his unwilling warlord, who leads Harald into a trap and, at Farnham in Surrey, inflicts one of the greatest defeats the Vikings were ever to suffer. First comes Harald Bloodhair, a savage warrior leading a Viking horde, who is encouraged to cruelty by his woman, Skade. The Danes, who have failed so many times to conquer Wessex, smell opportunity. The first five books in Bernard Cornwells No.1 bestselling THE LAST KINGDOM series, a captivating historical fiction series that. In the last years of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in failing health, and his heir is an untested youth. In a clash of heroes, the kingdom is born.At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health his heir, an untested youth. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. The fifth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

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