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Burning Land (Saxon Chronicles, Bk 5)
Burning Land - Saxon Chronicles, Bk 5
Author: Bernard Cornwell
To King Alfred he is the "lord of battles". He has gained riches, loyal men and a beloved wife. But Uhtred is dogged by betrayal and tragedy. — The ailing Alfred presses Uhtred to swear loyalty to his son and heir Edward, preventing the warrior lord from taking vengeance on those who stole his home at Bebbanburg. Now Uthred will once ag...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780007219766
ISBN-10: 0007219768
Pages: 488
Edition: 1ST
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Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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BaileysBooks avatar reviewed Burning Land (Saxon Chronicles, Bk 5) on + 491 more book reviews
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This is Book 5 of the Saxon Chronicles.

Somehow, Cornwell continues to find ways to test the loyalties of Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Wounded deeply by his own personal tragedies, Uhtred violently shakes himself free from the bonds of his oath to Alfred and once again seeks the refuge of the north. It is there that he finds himself among allies and enemies alike, involved in a plot to do what has never been done before, to do what he has endured blood and battle to prevent: Uhtred plans to aide the Danes in the conquest of Wessex.

But the fates were kind (or cruel) enough to remind Uhtred of an earlier oath, sworn to one that he would willingly and without hesitation give his life to defend. And so, once again, Uhtred finds his steps turning south. In order to protect those that he loves, he must also turn his back on others that he loves as well.

Everything that made the last four books great is present here as well. My only complaint is that it had to end. Fortunately, this is not the end of the series as Cornwell has promised that Uhtred and his blades will be needed yet again. There is still so much of this story left to tell, and I look forward to seeing where Uhtred's wandering path will lead him next.
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reviewed Burning Land (Saxon Chronicles, Bk 5) on + 2 more book reviews
I like Bernard Cornwells description of the Danes invading England in the ninth century. Lots of descriptive battle scenes as well as just general living in the dark ages. Didn't know a thing about King Alfred till this series. Happened upon it by accident now I'm hooked. Still looking for the rest of the books in the series.
shukween avatar reviewed Burning Land (Saxon Chronicles, Bk 5) on + 118 more book reviews
Fantastic continuation of the Saxon Tales! Uhtred continues his battles across Anglecynn, begrudgingly serving as Alfred's chief warrior. He comes close in this volume to his Bebbanburg dream but not close enough...

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