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Sword Song (Hardcover)

by Bernard Cornwell (Author)

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Hardcover: 366 pages
Publisher: UK General Books (Sep 27 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0007219717
ISBN-13: 978-0007219711
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 581 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Praise for 'The Lords of the North': 'Beautifully crafted story-telling, complete with splendid set-piece battles and relentless derring-do, so gripping that it rarely stops to catch a breath. It demonstrates once again Cornwell's enormous skill as a historical narrator. He would have graced Alfred's court entertaining the guests with his stories.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell takes the spectres of ninth century history and puts flesh back on their bones. Here is Alfred's world restored -- impeccably researched and illuminated with the colour and passion of a master storyteller.' Justin Pollard, author of 'Alfred the Great' Praise for Bernard Cornwell: 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer

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The fourth in the bestselling Alfred series from number one historical novelist, Bernard Cornwell. Our hero, Uhtred, has been made Governor of London. This fourth book in the series will mostly be set in London and will cover Alfred's building of fortified towns to hold Wesssex and his push into Mercia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another jewel, Dec 14 2008

By	Marc Desrosiers "Historical Fiction & Fantasy... (Qu�bec, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Cornwell has done it again. His Saxon Stories saga began with THE LAST KINGDOM, followed by THE PALE HORSEMAN and THE LORDS OF THE NORTH.

It is several years after the events of the third book of the series and Uthred, our hero, has been given the duty of building up the defences of a burgh on the border of Wessex, just upriver of London, while keeping a watchful eye on the Danes who inhabit the city.

The region surrounding the english capital becomes the playground for this wonderfully crafted book which details the battle for the control of the river Thames and the coming role of Aethelfled, daughter of Alfred, in the series.

The battle scenes are as gritty and real as ever, the plotting well thought out and unpredictable, the repartee thoroughly witty and the passion of the author for his story very palpable.

All in all, a damned good addition to Bernard Cornwell's already excellent series!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Still strong, but the series is weakening., May 1 2008

By	Tom Moffatt "-think geothermal" (Lethbridge, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Uhtred continues to make his way through the events of the times with a significant impact, becoming involved in Viking invasions and the battle for London.

This is still a satisfying read, but the series has lost a little of its impact from the opening novels. At times, you feel as if Utred is marching from one historical event to another just so he can figure in all of them. There are times when his involvement seems more like a token showing and lacks the intensity and the excitement of previous situations. This could be because of the sheer number of events and the fact that we now accept Uhtred will sail through them all alive, rather like a Superman comic. The dangers of a long series are coming home to roost here, and it will be a real test for Bernard Cornwell to keep our interest in future works.

Many of the other characters remain rather one-dimensional in this book, appearing as window-dressing and adding little in the way of sub-plots and character evolution.

Fortunately, one of the main parts of the book, the battle for London is very well done.

Will the series end with a bang or a whimper? We will see.

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