try this one:
Britain, early 10th century AD: a time of change. There are new raids
by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the
the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West
Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed,
sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved
and respected, Athelflaed has all the makings of a leader - but can
Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set
for rivals to fight for the empty throne. In the end it is one
champion, one hero, who will destroy the new Viking threat to Mercia -
and ultimately decide the fate of England.
With this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded
once again why New York Times best-selling author Bernard Cornwell is
"the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world
today" (Wall Street Journal).
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