Why read Lords of the North?

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The third book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The year is 878 and the Vikings have been thrown out of Wessex. Uhtred, fresh from fighting for Alfred…

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2 authors picked Lords of the North as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Peter Gibbons

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There absolutely has to be a book from Cornwell’s Saxon series in any list concerning the Viking Age.

Each book in the series is brilliant, but this one is my favorite. Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a brutal, unforgiving character and in this book he is truly put to the test. The characters are earthy and well-drawn, and the adventure is absorbing and unparalleled.

Bernard Cornwell is the master of the Historical Fiction war/adventure genre and his skills are brilliantly deployed in Lords of the North.

From Peter's list on historical fiction or fantasy about the Viking Age.

Angela Moody

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This is the first book I read in the series but had no trouble understanding and following the story. As soon as I finished it, I went out and bought books one and two so I could get better acquainted with Uhtred Uhtredson Ragnarson. The Lords of the North was filled with action, adventure, revenge, and triumph.

I love Bernard Cornwell. I’ve read many of his books and could recommend several. All of them are excellent historical fiction that brings you right into the time period and leaves you there. I can’t put his books down and I read…

From Angela's list on to read – over and over again.