Bibliograph

The empty throne:, a novel, Bernard Cornwell

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The empty throne:, a novel, Bernard Cornwell

Language

eng

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fiction

Main title

The empty throne:

Responsibility statement

Bernard Cornwell

Series statement

Saxon tales, book 8

Sub title

a novel

Summary

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. ¡thelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected, Athelflaed has all the makings of a leader-but can Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne. 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

Target audience

adult

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