Allied with his old friend Ragnar-and his old foe Haesten-he aims to invade and conquer Wessex itself. Instead, he will reclaim his ancestral fortress on the Northumbrian coast. Breaking with Alfred, he joins the Vikings, swearing never again to serve the Saxon king. 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. Led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair, the Viking hordes attack.
His enemy, the Danes, having failed to conquer Wessex, now see their chance for victory. Saxon Tales #5 9.50 X 6.40 X 1.50 inches 336 pages "At the end of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in ill health his heir, an untested youth. Only slight wear A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.
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