Shadow on the Crown
Shadow on the Crown

Author: Patricia Bracewell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 1101606193

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A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen In 1002, fifteen­-year-old Emma of Normandy crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older King Athelred of England, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her, stepsons who resent her and a bewitching rival who covets her crown, Emma must defend herself against her enemies and secure her status as queen by bearing a son. Determined to outmaneuver her adversaries, Emma forges alliances with influential men at court and wins the affection of the English people. But her growing love for a man who is not her husband and the imminent threat of a Viking invasion jeopardize both her crown and her life. Based on real events recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Shadow on the Crown introduces readers to a fascinating, overlooked period of history and an unforgettable heroine whose quest to find her place in the world will resonate with modern readers.

The King's Shadow
The King's Shadow

Author: Elizabeth Alder

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1997-07-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780613023023

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After he is orphaned and has his tongue cut out in a clash with the bullying sons of a Welsh noble, Evyn is sold as a slave and serves many masters, from the gracious Lady Swan Neck to the valiant Harold Godwinson, England's last Saxon king

Stonehenge
Stonehenge

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2001-05

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780061091940

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In a land steeped with ritual and sacrifice, a family of brothers whose deadly rivalries and glorious ambitions will forever mark the world, gather at Stonehenge.

Darkness, Depression, and Descent in Anglo-Saxon England
Darkness, Depression, and Descent in Anglo-Saxon England

Author: Ruth Wehlau

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 3110660482

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This collection of essays examines the motifs of darkness, depression, and descent in both literal and figurative manifestations within a variety of Anglo-Saxon texts, including the Old English Consolation of Philosophy, Beowulf, Guthlac, The Junius Manuscript, The Wonders of the East, and The Battle of Maldon. Essays deal with such topics as cosmic emptiness, descent into the grave, and recurrent grief. In their analyses, the essays reveal the breadth of this imagery in Anglo-Saxon literature as it is used to describe thought and emotion, as well as the limits to knowledge and perception. The volume investigates the intersection between the burgeoning interest in trauma studies and darkness and the representation of the mind or of emotional experience within Anglo-Saxon literature.

The Shadow
The Shadow

Author: Sylvain Reynard

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0425266508

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Gabriel trilogy comes the hotly anticipated follow-up to The Raven, a sensual novel set in Florence featuring the dangerously intoxicating coupling of Raven and William… Raven Wood’s vampyre prince has returned, pledging his love and promising justice for every wrong done to her. In the wake of their reunion, Raven is faced with a terrible decision—allow the Prince to wreak vengeance against the demons of her past, or persuade him to stay his hand. But there is far more at stake than Raven’s heart... A shadow has fallen over the city of Florence. Ispettor Batelli will not rest until he uncovers Raven’s connection to the theft of the priceless art from the Uffizi Gallery. And while the Prince hunts a traitor who sabotages him at every turn, he finds himself the target of the vampyres’ mortal enemy. As he wages a war on two fronts, he will need to keep his love for Raven secret, or risk exposing his greatest weakness... THIS EDITION ONLY—INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL FROM GABRIEL'S INFERNO

Lords of the North
Lords of the North

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 0061801895

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The third 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. The year is 878. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has helped the Saxons of Wessex defeat the invading Danes. Now, finally free of his allegiance to the victorious, ungrateful King Alfred, he is heading home to rescue his stepsister, a prisoner of Kjartan the Cruel in the formidable Danish stronghold of Dunholm. Uhtred’s best hope is his sword, Serpent-Breath, for his only allies are Hild, a West Saxon nun fleeing her calling, and Guthred, a slave who believes himself king. Rebellion, chaos, fear, and betrayal await them in the north, forcing Uhtred to turn once more, reluctantly, to the liege he formerly served in battle and blood: Alfred the Great.

The Pale Horseman
The Pale Horseman

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 0060787120

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Uhtred, a dispossessed English nobleman, finds his life changed by Iseult, a powerful sorceress, as he rediscovers the deep loyalty he feels for his native country and joins King Alfred to defend themselves against the Vikings.

Shadow of the King
Shadow of the King

Author: Helen Hollick

Publisher: Discovered Authors Diamonds

Published: 2006-10-01

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 9781905108275

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At long last, the peace King Arthur was born to usher in has settled over the realm. But Arthur was also born to be a warrior... and all true warriors are restless without a fight.

Stranger in the Village
Stranger in the Village

Author: H L Marsay

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Published: 2023-05-11

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1959988158

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Welcome to Hartwell, an English village full of cobbled streets, pretty cottages and dark secrets. Lady Lucy Hanley hides away, recovering from her miserable marriage, a police investigation and an encounter with a stalker. She prays no one discovers the truth about her husband’s death. Rachel Foxton longs for a life away from Hartwell but her mother is behaving strangely, and Rachel’s sister and brother-in-law are suddenly secretive. Once again Rachel fears she must put her dreams on hold. Dr. Meera Kumar is happily settled in her new home until her ex arrives delivering disturbing news that could ruin everything she’s built. Detective Jo Ormond becomes unexpectedly attached to the village and her new friends when she discovers a link to Lord Hanley’s murder that could restore her career. She faces a choice. Catch a killer or destroy the lives of her friends. This summer, the bond between the four friends is tested by the arrival of various strangers in the village. Although they may have laid Lord Hanley to rest, Hartwell’s other dangers can’t be buried so easily.