The Lords of the North
by Bernard Cornwell
Taste attributes: warhistoricalactionadventureunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceall consuming questdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeA stirring war novel that is morally murky and heavy. Best if you like edge over warmth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Book 3 of the series. After having fulfilled his oath to Alfred by defeating Guthrum and his army at the Battle of Ethandun and thus giving Alfred his kingdom back, Uthred goes back to Northumbria both to settle his score with Kjartan (now known as Kjartan The Cruel) and his son Sven The One-Eyed, and to fulfill his promise to Ragnar The Younger of avenging the death of their family.
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- Author
- Bernard Cornwell
- Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 366
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- Open Library
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