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by: Bernard Cornwell
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780061144837
ISBN: 0061144835
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: January 01, 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: December 26, 2006
Sales Rank: 29431
Studio: HarperCollins
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The last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. A dispossessed young nobleman, Uhtred is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders—and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country's staunch defender—the fugitive King Alfred.
The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history—yet another masterwork from New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell.
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Rating:  - Riveting Narration (Review of Audio)
I listened to the audio CD from the library. Tom Sellwood's narration is spellbinding. Each character's voice is so realistic the story comes to life. You can listen to a portion on the audible download link. I would recommend reading the series in order since character development begins with the first book.
Rating:  - Ick!
Since my ancestors were Viking invaders of England I thought a novel based on that historical era would be of interest. What I found in the book, however, was something in the line of the Conan the Barbarian movie I watched with a grandson - "superhero" fights dastardly villain. I think the author had no idea of plot, as the action wanders around pointlessly with awkward descriptions often carried out via retrospection by the characters. There is a little redemption in the occasional description ... Read More
Rating: - The Pale Horseman
Cornwell grabs the readers interest from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the last page! His books are so well written that the reader feels a pang of regret as he nears the end of each of his books.
Rating: - A Lusty Adventure Tale
This is the second in Cornwell's Saxon series but you didn't have to read The Last Kingdom (the first in the series) to enjoy this one.
Personally, I find it difficult not to enjoy a Cornwell novel. He has a gift of providing just enough history to satisfy the discerning while continuing the narrative at a nail-biting pace.
The Pale Horseman continues King Alfred's struggle to preserve Wessex from invading Viking hordes. The story is told from the viewpoint of the fictional ... Read More
Rating:  - Good Story,But...
I have been a fan of Bernard Cornwell for years, and have always enjoyed the Sharpe novels. This new series set in Saxon England is interesting historically, and the story moves rapidly. I did have a couple of quibbles, and if Mr. Cornwell or his editor is checking his sales rank at Amazon and happens to read this,
know it is from a frequent reader. Please retire the words "sour" and "snarl". It must be tough with a couple of new books every year to keep the vocabulary fresh, but these words ... Read More
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