{"product_id":"warriors-of-the-storm-a-novel-isbn-9780062562340","title":"Warriors of the Storm: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ninth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (\u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e, London)—the basis for \u003cem\u003eThe Last Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, the hit BBC America television series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fragile peace reigns in Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. King Alfred’s son Edward and formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule the kingdoms. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms’ greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are gathering against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Aethelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred’s own daughter married to Ivarson’s brother, who can be trusted?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior’s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred, and this may be his finest hour.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIS BLOOD IS SAXON. HIS HEART IS VIKING. HIS BATTLEGROUND IS ENGLAND.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fragile peace reigns in Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia. King Alfred’s son, Edward, and formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule the kingdoms. But all around, the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms’ greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are gathering against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Æthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. With Uhtred’s own daughter married to Ivarson’s brother, who can be trusted?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior’s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred, and this may be his finest hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ninth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series cements \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Bernard Cornwell’s renown as “perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today” (\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformed by Matt Bates\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Bernard Cornwell does the best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge R.R. Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Historical novels stand or fall on detail, and Mr. Cornwell writes as if he has been to ninth-century Wessex and back. Much has changed since the ninth century, but some things, and some feelings, are timeless.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening....Historical adventures as smart and vigorous as Cornwell’s are in short supply.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Soaked] in nasty political intrigue, ripsnorting battles, and pungent blasphemy.... Glorious.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell should be at the very top of your list.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888881561829,"sku":"NP9780062562340","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062562340.jpg?v=1730230020","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/warriors-of-the-storm-a-novel-isbn-9780062562340","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}