Among the Great

Name: Among the Great
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Amy Ullrich
ISBN: 9780645768930

Author: Amy Ullrich

Series: Heroes of Wessex #1

Narrator: Deedee Ash

Unabridged: 4 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Taste & See Publications

Published: 10/02/2023

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Children's Fiction, Historical Stories, Christian Fiction

Synopsis

A tale of courage and true heroism set during the reign of England's greatest king!The year is AD 877, and King Alfred has succeeded in driving the marauding Danes from his kingdom - for the time being. Edwin and his sister Edith are just beginning to enjoy their liberty when, one terrible night, their lives change forever. Separated from one another, and caught up in the turmoil of their times, Edwin and Edith must learn to discern between truth and falsehood, friend and foe, or be swept away on a tide of treachery.A blind bard, a lame blacksmith, and an ambitious warrior all have their role in this tale of courage and true heroism set during the reign of Alfred the Great."Captivating! Among the Great moves forward at a quick pace and kept me turning the pages to find out what happens next." Emily Hall, Author of Becoming Lottie Moon"This was excellently written and such an engaging story! ... Such a joy to read!" Darya C., Editor

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lori

I really really enjoyed this book. I’ve always been interested in old English history so this is right up my alley. As a debut novel, it had small issues, but most of those didn’t bother me. It was the little but important details, like Edith using the dagger Edward had dropped previously, that real......more

Goodreads review by Miriam

My 15-year-old son absolutely loved this book. At last, a LIVING BOOK, written by a modern author! With robust characters, a refreshing theme of "true greatness", and interesting and historically accurate facts about the Danish invasion of Anglo-Saxon England woven into a great story, you couldn't a......more

Goodreads review by Christian

Amy Ullrich has crafted an immersive tale which places the reader directly into England during the reign of Alfred the Great. Ullrich has done her research well and it is wonderful to see the legends and facts come together when it comes to Alfred. The characters are relatable and the sweet. The sto......more