Lords of the North - Brossura

Cornwell, Bernard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060888636 ISBN 13: 9780060888633

Casa editrice: Harper Large Print, 2007

Riassunto

A third volume in a series that began with The Last Kingdom and The Pale Horseman finds Uhtred of Bebbanburg following the self-proclaimed new king of Northumbria to his home, a journey that culminates in a midnight siege of a seemingly impregnable city. (Historical Fiction)

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“Glorious.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Splendid...Cornwell...breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence.” (Publishers Weekly)

“So soaked with blood and testosterone that it reads like a sword-and-sorcery fantasy, parlaying flamboyant violence and never-ending conflict into simple, unruly fun....There are bawdy insults and simmering feuds, betrayals and a woman worthy of Uhtred’s love. And a fine promise from Cornwell: Uhtred’s wars are not over.” (Arizona Republic)

“Uhtred’s adventures are thrilling to read. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series, as each is self-sustaining. The creation of the world of the ninth century by Cornwell is extraordinary. His attention to detail is wonderful. There is not a moment of this book that anyone who loves to read about personal armed combat and conquest will find boring.” (Roanoke Times)

“Excellent sport... from the expert.” (Kirkus, starred review)

“Rousing...Of course, all plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell does not disappoint as Uhtred and his beloved Danish foster brother Ragnar engage their sworn enemy, Kjartan the Cruel, in one final, horrible battle.” (Booklist)

“For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell should be at the very top of your list...The Saxon Chronicles is very possibly his best...Wildy exciting...Cornwell keeps the pace crackling.” (USA Today)

L'autore:

BERNARD CORNWELL is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which includes The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, The Burning Land, Death of Kings, The Pagan Lord, and, most recently, The Empty Throne and Warriors of the Storm, and which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina.

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• Editore: Harper Large Print
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060888636
• ISBN 13: 9780060888633
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 488