Sword of the Saxons: An action-packed historical adventure thriller

Alfred of Wessex is betrayed by his kinsmen and overrun by Danes, but he retreats deep into the marshes and builds a strategy to undermine the invaders and establish Wessex as the greatest territory in the British Isles. A final showdown awaits with Guthrum and his warriors, as the destiny of every Anglo-Saxon in Britain rests on Alfred's shoulders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Canelo

King Alfred of Wessex, betrayed by his kinsmen and his forces overrun by the Danes, has retreated deep into the marshes of his homeland, lying in wait for his chance at redemption. The scourge of the heathen horde that has ravaged the kingdom for decades is at its peak, led by the fearsome Viking warlord Guthrum. But underestimate the great king at your peril… Gathering allies and bannermen to his cause, and building a strategy that will hopefully ensure victory, Alfred sets out to undermine the strength of the complacent invaders and establish Wessex as the greatest territory in the British Isles. A final showdown awaits, not only with Guthrum and his savage warriors, but with destiny. As the battle lines are drawn, the destiny of not just Wessex, but of every Anglo-Saxon in Britain, rests firmly on Alfred's shoulders. This utterly ferocious and gripping adventure covers the fascinating middle years of Alfred the Great's reign, one of Britain's most influential monarchs.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 197 x 131 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804366127