Author: JOHN. BROUGHTON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715667900
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century?
The Horse-Thegn (Saint Cuthbert Trilogy Book 2)
Author: JOHN. BROUGHTON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715667900
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715667900
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century?
Saint Cuthbert Trilogy
Author: John Broughton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
All three books in John Broughton's 'Saint Cuthbert Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval England, now in one volume! Heaven In A Wild Flower: In 7th century Northumbria, Aella survives war and gains the patronage of the king and friendship of Bishop Cuthbert. Commissioned to create a masterpiece for Lindisfarne, Aella impresses King Aldfrith who sends him to Ireland to learn to read and write. There, Aella makes friends, learns to illuminate manuscripts, and falls in love, but can he achieve his dreams and marry the love of his life? The Horse-Thegn: Set in late 9th century Northumbria, where Viking attacks and Danish settlers are a constant threat, Cynn is a royal Horse-Thegn who aims to bring peace and integration to his estates. Charged by the king to end the violent attacks of a group led by the elusive Edred, Cynn faces open revolt against legitimate rule. In a kingdom facing external threats, can Cynn achieve his goal of a durable and prosperous future as they enter a new century? The Master Of The Chevron: The third novel in John Broughton’s Saint Cuthbert trilogy follows the lifelong friendship of a studious monk and a bluff mason, Thurgot and Kenrick, respectively, after the Norman Conquest. Thurgot senses Kenrick’s destiny when he saves him from drowning near the Farne Isles, and their Christian beliefs and pragmatic talents help them overcome obstacles of revolt, persecution, and hardship in eleventh- and twelfth-century Northumbria. Their legacy is still present today in the work of the first master mason in Durham.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
All three books in John Broughton's 'Saint Cuthbert Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval England, now in one volume! Heaven In A Wild Flower: In 7th century Northumbria, Aella survives war and gains the patronage of the king and friendship of Bishop Cuthbert. Commissioned to create a masterpiece for Lindisfarne, Aella impresses King Aldfrith who sends him to Ireland to learn to read and write. There, Aella makes friends, learns to illuminate manuscripts, and falls in love, but can he achieve his dreams and marry the love of his life? The Horse-Thegn: Set in late 9th century Northumbria, where Viking attacks and Danish settlers are a constant threat, Cynn is a royal Horse-Thegn who aims to bring peace and integration to his estates. Charged by the king to end the violent attacks of a group led by the elusive Edred, Cynn faces open revolt against legitimate rule. In a kingdom facing external threats, can Cynn achieve his goal of a durable and prosperous future as they enter a new century? The Master Of The Chevron: The third novel in John Broughton’s Saint Cuthbert trilogy follows the lifelong friendship of a studious monk and a bluff mason, Thurgot and Kenrick, respectively, after the Norman Conquest. Thurgot senses Kenrick’s destiny when he saves him from drowning near the Farne Isles, and their Christian beliefs and pragmatic talents help them overcome obstacles of revolt, persecution, and hardship in eleventh- and twelfth-century Northumbria. Their legacy is still present today in the work of the first master mason in Durham.
The Horse-Thegn
Author: John Broughton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century?
Heaven In A Wild Flower (Saint Cuthbert Trilogy Book 1)
Author: JOHN. BROUGHTON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715667849
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Aella is a leatherworker living in 7th century Northumbria. After surviving the war against the Picts, the king becomes his godfather, and Aella befriends Bishop Cuthbert. Aware of Aella's skills, the monks of Lindisfarne commission him to make the cover of the Gospel of St. John as a gift for Cuthbert. Impressed by the masterpiece, Ecgfrith's successor, King Aldfrith, sends Aella to Ireland to learn to read and write. Soon, Aella befriends a fellow student, learns to illuminate manuscripts, and falls in love. But can he achieve his dreams, and wed the love of his life?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715667849
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Aella is a leatherworker living in 7th century Northumbria. After surviving the war against the Picts, the king becomes his godfather, and Aella befriends Bishop Cuthbert. Aware of Aella's skills, the monks of Lindisfarne commission him to make the cover of the Gospel of St. John as a gift for Cuthbert. Impressed by the masterpiece, Ecgfrith's successor, King Aldfrith, sends Aella to Ireland to learn to read and write. Soon, Aella befriends a fellow student, learns to illuminate manuscripts, and falls in love. But can he achieve his dreams, and wed the love of his life?
The Horse-Thegn
Author: John Broughton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784824103635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century? This is the large print edition of The Horse-Thegn, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784824103635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
It's the late 9th century, and Northumbria is subject to both Viking attacks and settlers from Denmark. Cynn is the royal Horse-Thegn. Striving for peace and integration on his estates, he is charged by the king to end the pillaging of a foul band of raiders. Led by the elusive Edred, their atrocities have become increasingly violent, resulting in open revolt against legitimate rule. But in the face of many external threats, can Cynn achieve his aim of a durable and prosperous kingdom, as they enter a new century? This is the large print edition of The Horse-Thegn, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Blood and Blade
Author: Matthew Harffy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784978841
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' ANGUS DONALD 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY 'Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow' DAVID GILMAN AD 635. Anglo-Saxon Britain. Oswald is now King of Northumbria. However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising. Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home. Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive. Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge. Beobrand will give his blood and blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784978841
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' ANGUS DONALD 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY 'Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow' DAVID GILMAN AD 635. Anglo-Saxon Britain. Oswald is now King of Northumbria. However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising. Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home. Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive. Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge. Beobrand will give his blood and blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them?
Old Church Lore
Author: William Andrews
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record of British and Foreign Literature
John The Old Saxon
Author: John Broughton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784867456002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In his darkest hour, hiding in the depths of the Somerset marshes in 878 AD, King Alfred devises a scheme to save his kingdom from the Vikings threatening to overwhelm the country. His spectacular success, beginning with the triumphant battle of Ethandun, involves creating a sense of nation among his subjects. To help with this, Alfred gathers a small band of brilliant foreign scholars in his court, chief among them John the Old Saxon. Follow this epic tale set in medieval England and see how King Alfred laid the foundations for a united country, and the tenth-century Anglo-Saxon Renaissance.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784867456002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In his darkest hour, hiding in the depths of the Somerset marshes in 878 AD, King Alfred devises a scheme to save his kingdom from the Vikings threatening to overwhelm the country. His spectacular success, beginning with the triumphant battle of Ethandun, involves creating a sense of nation among his subjects. To help with this, Alfred gathers a small band of brilliant foreign scholars in his court, chief among them John the Old Saxon. Follow this epic tale set in medieval England and see how King Alfred laid the foundations for a united country, and the tenth-century Anglo-Saxon Renaissance.
The Life and Times of Alfred the Great
Author: Charles Plummer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description