The Pagan Lord, Bernard Cornwell
The Pagan Lord, Bernard Cornwell
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The Pagan Lord
A Novel

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Matt Bates

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 01/07/2014

Synopsis

The seventh installment of Bernard Cornwell’s 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 BBC America television series.At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and his son Edward reigns as king. 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.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.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.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.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on July 03, 2021

For the first time ever in the series, I actually think The Pagan Lord felt almost completely like a filler book. I’ve been sitting on this review for almost five days now. It’s a rare occurrence for me to take this many days to sit and really write a review, but yes, I struggled that much trying to......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on May 13, 2016

After just a few pages Uhtred has murdered an abbot, kicked a former friend’s teeth in and disowned a son. He quickly names another his heir, then shortly afterwards his hall is burned down and his woman is abducted by a mysterious band of warriors. So it’s just another day for the mighty Pagan Lord......more

Goodreads review by Murf the Surf on October 21, 2016

Exciting because I was there! I'd gone to these battles sites an d seen the castles of Wales last year. Oh I love to read this stuff too. (Historical fiction of course). Wessex then becomes the springboard for the campaigns that will reconquer the north and create a unified country of the English-spe......more

Goodreads review by Scott on April 27, 2017

If you've gotten this far in the series you know the pattern. Uhtred threatens priests, leaves Wessex in a tizzy, returns to save the day because of Ethelred, priests proclaim it's the nailed god, Uhtred does a facepalm. These are an easy read and guilty pleasure.......more

Goodreads review by James on September 02, 2020

Another solid entry in this great series. The ending was awesome and some of the newer, younger characters are really starting to shine too.......more

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