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'George RR Martin meets Terry Pratchett' OBSERVER

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Sir Tony Robinson - actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team - makes his adult fiction debut with this earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and…

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1 author picked The House of Wolf as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A LOT of characters, a lot of locations, and a lot going on, all set before Alfred the Great took the throne.
Loved the history and the interpersonal relationships. I'm still disgusted by how the church behaved back then, causing so much pain and suffering in the name of a man who would never have acted that way.
I'm already excited for the next instalment. Highly recommend!

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