In a time of chaos and Viking onslaught, Alfred the untested Saxon king must fight to save his ravished land. The tale unfurls through the eyes of a young thane, Edmond, who becomes Alfred's friend and mightiest warrior. When Danes over run the land and the Saxons capitulate, this young knight trains and leads a devoted corps of pike-men to recapture the kingdom.
On his adventures Edmond is captured by the Pagan Danes, raises the siege of Paris, meets the Pope and still finds time to fall in love. Henty successfully weaves this plot of intrigue and suspense into the fabric of true history.
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"Another of Henty's historical novels in which the juvenile hero grows to maturity, faces adversity, encounters real-life heroes (in this case Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and England), and in the end wins renown - and the girl." — Curtiss (4 out of 5 stars)
"Another of Henty's historical novels in which the juvenile hero grows to maturity, faces adversity, encounters real-life heroes (in this case Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and England), and in the end wins renown - and the girl."
" Nice historical fiction. I could not believe how not great the narrator was. This one might be better in book form. I did really enjoy the story of Edmund and Frieda. :) "
" Quite a fun story of battles, cunning, & chivalry. Edmund provides an example for boys wishing to live a life of honor and bravery. "
" Henty is fun if you don't take him too seriously. I found this to be one of his better books. The story of Alfred that he smuggles in is jolly good fun. "
" This is my third Henty, and so far it is my favorite. "
" Thick with important historical detail and setting, but thin with plot and characters. "
" One of my two absolute favorite Henty books! I love it! Vikings and Anglo-Saxons and sea battles and battles and hiding! "
" A good historical novel...I liked King Alfred but this book brought the whole period to life. Again, called me strange (it's been said many a time before), I enjoy things Middle Ages. "
" I read a lot of Henty when I was around twelve. This is classic brit lit for boys jingoistic and sensational. Lots of fun if you are the right age. "
" I love this book so much i have read it five times. "
" Did not finish! I tried to listen to this very dated historical fiction novel. There was just too much info-dumping and not enough story. I listened to 2 discs and gave it up. "
" Great children's tale as told by one of the 19th century's great authors. "
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