Uhtred sets fire to all of Cnut's boats but one, which Osferth takes to reach King Edward. Alfred the … I once again truly enjoyed my read through of this book. Warning, be carefull what you order you don't know what the previous owner used in the book!!!!! While Uhtred confronts his cousin, also named Uhtred, Finan, Uhtred's second in command, takes captive the uncle, cousin Uhtred's wife Ingulfrid and her 11-year-old son (also named Uhtred). Bernard Cornwell is a great writer and I would suggest anyone interested in novels set in a historical setting including fictional characters to buy the first book and read it. That's as much as I'll give away but suffice it to say, as usual, Cornwell is masterful at building the world and characters in this story and telling it in a completely believable way. … He captures Cnut's wife and two children. The Pagan Lord is the seventh historical novel in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2013. Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016. Frigg - beautiful wife of Cnut, mother of his son and daughter; she is deaf and dumb, and the granddaughter of a fortune teller whom Uhtred once sought. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation. Book 10. The story of Uhtred, who seems perpetually at odds with the Christians who hate him and the Danes who threaten to destroy Alfred's dreams of a unified England, has become one of my favorite fictional characters. Language: English. Unable to add item to List. I thought the new narrator did a great job too and I really hope it does not change for a 3rd time! He renames his elder son Father Judas, and then bestows the name Uhtred on his younger, 19-year-old son Osbert. Cnut's wife and children had not been kidnapped; it was part of Cnut's ruse to persuade Aethelred, Aethelflaed’s despised husband, into believing that Cnut would be preoccupied with an enemy, encouraging Aethelred to attack East Anglia, a Danish-held area that is also Christian. There are two Kindle editions, one for the UK and one for the US. [3], There are in addition four UK paperback editions and one US paperback edition. Returning home, Uhtred finds all his outbuildings burnt, this time by Bishop Wulfheard. He has nothing to rebuild and a shrunken force. The story is set in the early 10th century in Anglo-Saxon Mercia and Northumbria. Interestingly, I think this book may have the least actual history of any of the books so far. Book 8. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. If you loved Bernard Cornwell's other books in this series, you will probably like this one just fine. Specifications. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. (Jan.)[2], The historical basis for the fictional tale rests on the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which recorded a great battle between the Angles and the Danes at Teotanheale (Tettenhall) In the year 910. Of course, this being the tangled tale of the bloody birth of England, nothing is as straightforward as that. The River Tame flowed near Tettenhall then. Kirkus Reviews says the narrative meanders: 0 likes. The big set pieces are more impressive than the realistically meandering odyssey that threads them together. Book 11. Abbot Wihtred - abbot from Northumbria who preaches about Saint Oswald to the Mercians, accidentally killed by Uhtred. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the … He proceeds to Bearddan Igge (Bardney Abbey), where the Mercians have been searching for some of the bones of St. Oswald. Publisher: Harper. Published by Independently Published, United States (2021) ISBN 13: 9798723155701. --Margaret Flanagan, “Plunges the reader into the world of the past, with all of its cruelties, nonexistent plumbing and deplorable personal grooming....Cornwell is a master at writing these historical novels, and. Odin Asagrim Wood Burned Pipe Woden Viking Thor Freya Norse Runes Gandalf Fantasy Lord of the Rings LOTR Witchy Pagan Occult. Cnut then invades Mercia. Aethelflaed, Queen of Mercia and Uhtred's lover, takes these men into her service. Alfred the Great is dead and his son Edward reigns as king. *Don't miss WAR LORD by Bernard Cornwell, the epic conclusion to the globally bestselling Last Kingdom series – available to buy now* The Pagan Lord is the seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2020. No details of the battle were recorded other than these, so the progress of it is fictional. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. "New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with The Pagan Lord, a dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain.At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Although on the outs with the Saxon kings and Christian priests currently wielding the real power, a warrior as cunning and as skillful as Uhtred is always in demand when the Vikings come to call. Basically, there was a historical event that is known where and when it happened along with some of the players but not much more. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation. Sigunn - Uhtred's woman, not his wife, briefly taken by Cnut and then released. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Book 12. I never stopped to ask them what exactly was they recorded both times with the book, I was worried about catching my flights. Bernard Cornwell—"the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal)—returns to his Saxon Tales saga with the epic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain. I enjoyed the story and I have a lot of respect for Cornwell as a writer and storyteller. is caught in the middle of it all. With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, "the reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today), continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, violent combat, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation. Ten years of relative peace have passed since Alfred died. He manages to convince Cnut that he is innocent. Enraged, Cnut pursues Uhtred and his greatly outnumbered band. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2016. Awards: Kindle Book. Made an outlaw by an ill-considered violent act, he heads north to recapture his old home, the fortress of Bebbanburg; though his grand scheme is less bold than foolhardy. With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell—"the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street … Book 13. Please try again. The Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs. The system of burhs for defence started by King Alfred to keep Wessex safe expands in the territories his son gains in battle. The Pagan Lord is the seventh historical novel in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2013. Publishers Weekly finds that Cornwell brings an important era in British history to light: In Cornwell's (1356) latest, 10th century Britain is a splintered land, populated by pagans and Christians and divided between Saxons and Danes. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina. Loyalties will be divided and men will fall as each Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes—a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire English nation. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. My bag and other belongings were fine. Uhtred hopes that the time Cnut wastes will enable Edward to bring his army. With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell—"the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal)—continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, violent combat, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation. We have new and used copies available, in 10 editions - starting at $2.39. "The LORD" is frequently incorrectly used to translate the Hebrew phrase "Yahooeh" which means "Yah the Eternally Self-Existing", "Yah" is the true name of the Almighty If you love historical fiction, this is truly enjoyable reading. He is an author of historical novels and a illegitimate child of war. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The book both times drew alot of attention and it was costing time to the point I thought I was going to my flights. That is long enough for the Danes. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Pagan Lord Summary The Pagan Lord (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 7) by Bernard Cornwell The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Uhtred sails to the east coast of Britain. Uhtred disowns his elder son Uhtred because he has just taken vows to become a Christian priest. This is pretty standard in historical fiction but Cornwell does it well and it's less distracting than it could be. [4], "The Pagan Lord (The seventh book in the Warrior Chronicles series)", Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Pagan_Lord&oldid=1002849333, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. THE PAGAN LORD – 'The Times books of the Year 2013' pick 'A tense, powerful and compulsive story' THE TIMES 'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES 'Blood, … With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, "the reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today), continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, violent combat, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Cnut Ranulfson (or Longsword) - Jarl in Danish-held lands north of Mercia, known for his quickness in fighting. At Teotanheale (Tettenhall), Uhtred awaits Cnut's attack. Saxon warlord Uhtred of Bebbanburg tries again to gain his own inheritance and again fights for the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex, now with his grown son as part of his warrior band. In The Pagan Lord, loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes: a war that will decide the fate of every king, and the entire British nation. Harper; Reprint edition (January 7, 2014), Enjoyable, but I felt as if I were re-reading the earlier books, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014. Bishop Wulfheard - first led condemnation of Uhtred and burned his barns, then was in charge of the garrison at Gloucester while Aethelred brought his men to East Anglia. What it provides the reader is the image of Uhtred carrying Serpent-Breath and Wasp-Sting once again into battle, against hopeless odds, with the only options available being victory or death. Abbot Wihtred strikes Uhtred in anger, whereupon Uhtred grabs a staff and unintentionally kills him. The Pagan Lord (The Saxon Stories, #7) by Bernard Cornwell Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Great reading. The Pagan Lord is the seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Release date: January 7, 2014 We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. New York Times best-selling author Bernard Cornwell returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with The Pagan Lord, a dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain. Reaching home, Uhtred discovers that Cnut Longsword burned down his hall because he mistakenly believed Uhtred had taken his wife and children. He began writing to support his family, and soon became known for his novels about the Napoleonic Wars, featuring the magnificent Richard Sharpe. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $20.78 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Portugal. The Pagan Lord fullDescription The seventh installment of Bernard Cornwell's New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, "like Game of Thrones, but real" (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. For Uhtred the stakes are personal glory and vengeance against those who wronged him, but the fate of Britain itself hangs on the unforeseeable consequences of his actions. Gone to make history.” ― Bernard Cornwell, The Pagan Lord. Uhtred, once Alfred’s great warrior but now out of favor with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, the impregnable Northumbrian fortress Bebbanburg. His uncle had tried and failed to kill Uhtred; then he had him sold into slavery. The Danes break and the Saxons have the victory. Uhtred figures out that Cnut is readying for war, after ten years of relative peace. At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. It is true that Mercians travelled to Northumbria in search of Saint Oswald's bones, found them and interred them in Gloucester, minus the skull (claimed by many, perhaps at Durham) and the arm kept at Bebbanburg (Bamburgh). Please try again. Uhtred buys time by tricking Cnut into believing that he killed Cnut's daughter. While not the most epic story in the sequence so far, The Pagan Lord felt the most empassioned, with an excellent struggle against the church and a fantastic antagonist. There have been ten years of relative peace on the island of Britain between the Saxons and the Danes. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle Edition "Please retry" The Empty Throne: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 8), Warriors of the Storm: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 9), The Burning Land: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 5), Sword Song: The Battle for London (Saxon Tales, 4), Uhtred of Bebbanburg rides into battle once again in the seventh installment of Cornwell’s stellar Saxon Tales series. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Then King Edward arrives with his men and the Mercians. 0 likes. 7 talking about this. THE PAGAN LORD doesn’t resolve the issue of Uhtred’s identity or provide him with a Crowning Moment of Awesome. Please try your request again later. The Danes (who incidentally raised the Saxon-born Uhtred) are poised and ready to expand their territory in the north, threatening the sanctity and safety of all the Saxon kingdoms. Watch the trailer for THE PAGAN LORD by New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell (available in the US in January 2014). Then Cnut and Uhtred fight. With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell—"the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal)—continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, violent combat, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation. Uhtred – sword of the Saxons, bane of the Vikings – has been declared outcast. Uhtred takes his men to Ceaster (Chester) and defeats the men guarding Cnut's family. I highly recommend this book but I suggest you start at the beginning of the series and read from there if you haven't already. "New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with The Pagan Lord, a dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain.At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Mirwalla - Mercian soldier who likes Uhtred, put in charge of Gloucester garrison. Word is that Aethelred was badly wounded, but still lives. In this series View all. They sail to Frisia to rest and refit. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold. Please try again. The Pagan Lord Paperback – Sept. 30 2013 by Bernard Cornwell (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,366 ratings. Mercian priests say that if all of Oswald's bones can be brought back together, it will be a sign that Wessex and Mercia can defeat the Danes. He decides to try to reclaim his inheritance, the fortress at Bebbanburg in Northumbria, held by his uncle Aelfric. This is the seventh book in Cornwell's Saxon Series. Written from the perspective of Uhtred, son of a Northumbrian nobleman raised by Vikings, Cornwell paints a portrait inclusive of all the diverse peoples and cultures in 9th & 10th Century Britain and tells a riveting tale of the birth of England. Although Uhtred uses his wiles to kill some of Cnut's men (despite being grossly outnumbered), he is on the verge of defeat when Father Judas, his disowned son, brings Father Pyrlig and a few hundred Welsh warriors to reinforce him. In the course of this, he shows how historical novels should be written. Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016. As usual, the Danes are planning a dastardly attack on the Saxons, only Uhtred manages to see through their schemes in time to save the day. 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