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Edwin: High King of Britain
Edoardo Albert
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Description for Edwin: High King of Britain
Paperback. A vivid recreation of the rise of the Christian kings of Northumbria. Series: The Northumbrian Thrones. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
"Edwin, High King of Britain, brings to life the heroic age of our distant past, a splendid novel that leaves the reader wanting more." Bernard Cornwell Debut historical fiction series vividly recreating the rise of the Christian kings of Northumbria, England In 604 AD, Edwin, the deposed king of Northumbria, seeks refuge at the court of King Raedwald of East Anglia. But Raedwald is urged to kill his guest by Aethelfrith, Edwin's usurper. As Edwin walks by the shore, alone and at bay, he is confronted by a mysterious figure--the missionary Paulinus-- who prophesies that he will become ... Read more
"Edwin, High King of Britain, brings to life the heroic age of our distant past, a splendid novel that leaves the reader wanting more." Bernard Cornwell Debut historical fiction series vividly recreating the rise of the Christian kings of Northumbria, England In 604 AD, Edwin, the deposed king of Northumbria, seeks refuge at the court of King Raedwald of East Anglia. But Raedwald is urged to kill his guest by Aethelfrith, Edwin's usurper. As Edwin walks by the shore, alone and at bay, he is confronted by a mysterious figure--the missionary Paulinus-- who prophesies that he will become ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
The Northumbrian Thrones
Condition
New
Weight
242g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781782640332
SKU
V9781782640332
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Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-14
About Edoardo Albert
Edoardo Albert is a copywriter, editor and writer of short stories, features and books. His stories have appeared in Daily Science Fiction and Ancient Paths, and he has written features for Time Out, TGO and History today. He was the editor of the Time Out Cycle London Guide. He is the author of Northumbria: a lost Kingdom (History ... Read more
Reviews for Edwin: High King of Britain
`Edwin: High King of Britain, brings to life the heroic age of our distant past, a splendid novel that leaves the reader wanting more.’
Bernard Cornwell "A fast-paced and gripping tale, reclaiming one of our great national figures from the shadows of history.”
Justin Hill "Albert’s offering is a highly entertaining and refreshing work of historical fiction thanks ... Read more
Bernard Cornwell "A fast-paced and gripping tale, reclaiming one of our great national figures from the shadows of history.”
Justin Hill "Albert’s offering is a highly entertaining and refreshing work of historical fiction thanks ... Read more