Bibliograph

The burning land, a novel, Bernard Cornwell

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The burning land, a novel, Bernard Cornwell

Language

eng

Illustrations

genealogical tablesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The burning land

Oclc number

419855346

Responsibility statement

Bernard Cornwell

Series statement

The Saxon tales ;

Sub title

a novel

Summary

The Danes of East Anglia and the Vikings of Northumbria are plotting the conquest of all Britain. When King Alfred's daughter pleads with Uhtred for help, he cannot refuse her request. In a desperate gamble, he takes command of a demoralized Mercian army, leading them in an unforgettable battle on a blood-soaked field beside the Thames

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