Do you like bloody battles? Wish you could heft a double-headed axe? This book has all the blood and gore of early battles in Britain. Vikings vs. Saxons (not the Packers) in a battle for land and gold. Our hero, Uhtred, is a warrior and very good at his craft. He is a pagan helping the Christian king Alfred. Norse Gods vs. Christian God also play a pivotal role in this book. I liked it on cd because of the accent of the narrator and because he pronounces all those names for you. (many sound alike) Historically, it really gives you a feel for how difficult it would be to live and die in those times.
Just remember, avoid taking a sword under your shield.
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