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In a clash of heroes, the kingdom is born.
At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health; his heir, an untested youth. His enemy, the Danes, having failed to conquer Wessex, now see their chance for victory. Led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair, the Viking hordes attack. But Uhtred, Alfred's reluctant warlord, proves his worth, outwitting Harald and handing the Vikings one of their greatest defeats.
For Uhtred, the sweetness of victory is soon overshadowed by tragedy. Breaking with Alfred, he joins the Vikings, swearing never again to serve the Saxon king. Instead, he will reclaim his ancestral fortress on the Northumbrian coast. Allied with his old friend Ragnar—and his old foe Haesten—he aims to invade and conquer Wessex itself.
Yet fate has different plans. The Danes of East Anglia and the Vikings of Northumbria are plotting the conquest of all Britain. When Alfred's daughter pleads with Uhtred for help, he cannot refuse her request. In a desperate gamble, he takes command of a demoralized Mercian army, leading them in an unforgettable battle on a blood-soaked field beside the Thames.
In The Burning Land, Bernard Cornwell, "the reigning king of historical fiction" (USA Today), delivers a rousing saga of Anglo-Saxon England—an irresistible new chapter in his thrilling Saxon Tales, the epic story of the birth of England and the legendary king who made it possible.
-Synopsis courtesy of the publisher
Harper Collins has generously provided two copies for this giveaway! For one entry, just leave me a comment here. If you would like extra entries there are instructions below. Giveaway open through midnight eastern time on January 18. The winner will be drawn at random and must have a US or Canada mailing address.
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Oooh, I love his books! I have two sitting in my TBR pile right now.
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I blogged about it here:
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Oh my goodness, I have to either win this or go buy this book. My husband reads everything written by Cornwell!!
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This is one of my son's favorite authors. He loves these books and I would love to win this for him.
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Upsetting to think of Alfred being elderly and in poor health - I have been a fan since childhood when I read Judith of France by Margaret Leighton and the sequel, Journey for a Princess. But please enter me!
I have always wanted to read one of Cornwell's books. Count me in!
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Please enter me for this. It sounds really good.
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Hello...I would love to try this author and what better way than to win a book. Hope you had a lovely holiday. Linda
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I would love to win this book for my dad!
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Anytime I'm asked to list my favorite historical fiction authors, Bernard Cornwell is one of the four or five I enjoy the most. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
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I've heard of Bernard Cornwell, but have never read him. Please count me in. Thank you!
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Wow. What a cool giveaway! I'm a history major, a historical-fiction lover..and never read Cornwell. Shame on me.
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I hope to use this memior to inspire my lazidasical students to personal and academic acheivement.
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Oh good golly, I have got to throw my hat in for this one!! You know, of course, that I am a huge follower (of both you and Cornwell!). :)
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This looks like such a good book - please enter me.
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I would just love to read this awesome book. Please enter me. Thanks
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I haven't read a good historical fiction in too long. Thanks for the chance to win, this sounds interesting!
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