Are you a fan of historical fiction?
Bernard Cornwell is an expert at bringing history to life. The battle scenes are vivid and he enables us to understand the motivations and actions of those involved. He can make you feel like you are right there experiencing it all alongside the characters in his books.
This is the 8th novel in his Saxon Tales series. If you haven’t read any of the others, you’d still be able to jump right in with this one. However, you may need to go back and read the others once you’re hooked.
The story is complex and detailed, but read quickly and was surprisingly easy to get caught up in it.
The Empty Throne
A Novel
by Bernard Cornwell
isbn 978-0062250711
Pub. date 1/6/15
Description: “Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne. Uhtred is still suffering from the wounds he received in battle. To recover his strength he needs to find the sword that caused the injury, but lost amid the battle’s blood and mud, how could it be traced and who among the Vikings or Saxons might be holding it? In the end it is one champion, one hero, who will destroy the new Viking threat to Mercia and ultimately decide the fate of England.”
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I love Bernard Cornwell’s writing. I’m currently going through the Sharpe series. <3
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Thank you for introducing me to yet another new author. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2015.
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My wife’s favorite time period
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Love this author.
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If George R.R. Martin says it is worthwhile, I have to give it a try….But I wish he was busy writing his own rather than reading others :)
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Sounds like a good read and it comes highly recommended by an old friend.
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GOOD BOOK FOR READING AND THEN PASSING ON TO MY NEIGHBOR
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I like historical fiction and this one about the early Brits & Vikings sounds interesting
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I have read ALL of Mr Cornwells novels. This is an excellent series, cant wait to read it
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I really enjoy historical fiction, especially if it is based on truth.
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I’ve enjoyed the earlier books in this series, as well others by Cornwell.
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If i win this I will share it with my book club/
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I would like to read the work of Bernard Cornwell.
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