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Lords Of The North (Paperback)

by Bernard Cornwell (Author)
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Set in A.D. 878, Cornwell's splendid third Saxon novel (after The Pale Horseman and The Last Kingdom) chronicles the adventures of 21-year-old Saxon warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who believes "my swords could win me the whole world." Uhtred, who despite his Danish upbringing supported King Alfred of Wessex in the fight against the Danes in The Pale Horseman, helps free Guthred, an enslaved Dane, who proclaims himself king of Northumbria. "Fate is inexorable," Uhtred constantly bemoans as he attempts to destroy such enemies as Kjartan the Cruel, Sven the One-Eyed and Ælfric (Uhtred's thief of an uncle) and woos his beloved Gisela, Guthred's Valkyrie-like sister. Uhtred must overcome many challenges, notably King Guthred's shocking betrayal that leads to Uhtred's spending two years as a shipboard slave. Cornwell, best known for his Sharpe series (Sharpe's Battle, etc.), breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence. (Jan.)
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Adult/High School–This third novel that focuses on Uhtred is filled with plenty of action, betrayal, and bloodshed, along with a healthy dose of religion and superstition, as Saxons, Christians, and Scots battle for the ground that will become Great Britain. Set amid actual historical events and people, the story picks up where The Pale Horseman (HarperCollins, 2006) left off and is told by Uhtred; his tone is straightforward in a manly, congenial way. Going from an honored warrior of King Alfred to a slave and back, he is tested again and again as he fights not only for the king, but also for the woman he wants. The knowledge that his fate is set by the gods is a constant reminder that, although he is a mighty warrior, he is, in the end, only a man subject to their whims. A blood feud has charted his course, and his outlook on life is only to make a good accounting of himself before he takes up his rightful place in the corpse-hall. Although it may be difficult for newcomers to the series to grasp the characters' tangled relationships, historical fiction lovers and those who want a good old-fashioned action tale should enjoy this book.–Charli Osborne, Oxford Public Library, MI
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Uhtred's journey continues: Book 3, Feb 18 2007
By J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lords Of The North (Paperback)
This is the third and latest instalment of the tale of Uhtred and, in my view, is even better than the previous two. By now, those who've been following the story will know of Uhtred's history, his divided loyalties and his determation to try to recover his family lands.

Cornwell has so gradually built up the picture of conflict and introduced characters through the last two books that reading this novel is like rejoining old acquaintances. Uhtred remains constant in his objectives and despite betrayal will continue to ally with whomever is most likely to take him towards his goals.

Set in the 9th century, the battles - between the mighty Danes and the Kingdom of Wessex continue, as do the lesser battles between the apparent allies on both sides. As in the previous two books, Cornwell makes these battles come alive. There is plenty of action, intrigue and mayhem.

Be warned: this is not a book for the squeamish. The battle scenes are integral to the plot and I suspect it would be difficult to follow the story without reading them.

Highly recommended.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE LORDS OF THE NORTH Reign Supreme!, Aug 1 2006
By Kimberly Gelderman (Spring Lake, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lords of the North Country (Hardcover)
Yet again another page turner in this third of the series that started with THE LAST KINGDOM and follows with THE PALE HORSEMAN. The exciting and oftentimes dangerous adventures of Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord who finds his fate is not always of his own choosing.

Throughout the story he continues to try to avoid King Alfred of Wessex (also known as Alfred the Great) but finds himself once more doing his bidding. Uthred and Ragnar are once again reunited and join together in King Alfred's cause. He also becomes a slave for two years in the story and vows his revenge on those who betrayed him.

The story has many plots and subplots and for Uhtred, the Northumbrian raised as a Viking, as well as the reader of this tale, there is never a dull moment! Highly recommended! I eagerly anticipate the next installment in this series! Thank you for such a great series Mr. Cornwell!
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