The Pale Horseman (Extract) I love the sea. I grew up beside it, though in my memories the seas off Bebbanburg are grey, usually sullen, and rarely sunlit. They are nothing like the great waters that roll from beyond the Isles of the Dead to thunder and shatter against the rocks at the west of Britain. The sea heaves there, as if the ocean gods flexed their muscles, and the white birds cry endlessly, and the . The Pale Horseman (the title is a reference to Revelation 6. 8) is the second book in the tale of Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg, and his tangled relationship with Alfred the Great, King of Wessex in the 9th Century. The story begins on the day after the events described in The Last Kingdom end, and goes on to describe the fateful year in which the Danes capture Alfred’s kingdom and drive him as a fugitive into . The Pale Horseman (the title is a reference to Revelation 6. 8) is the second book in the tale of Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg, and his tangled relationship with Alfred the .
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. 4 out of 5 stars. The Pale Horseman book. Read 1, reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The second installment of Bernard Cornwell's New York Times be. The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2) Published October 8th by HarperCollins. TV Tie-In Edition, Paperback, pages. Author (s): Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author) ISBN: (ISBN ) Edition language: English.
The Pale Horseman is the second historical novel in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in It is set in 9th century Wessex and Cornwall. The Pale Horseman (Last Kingdom Series #2) (Saxon Tales) - Bernard Cornwell quantity. Add to cart. SKU: Category: Books. Description Reviews (0). The Pale Horseman (the title is a reference to Revelation 6. 8) is the second book in the tale of Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg, and his tangled relationship with Alfred the Great, King of Wessex in the 9th Century.
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