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King of Wessex

Alfred the Great, Book 3

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King of Wessex

By: Steven A. Mckay
Narrated by: Edward Mitchell
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Summary

His reign must come to an end. But his legacy will live on forever.

After thwarting the scourge of the Viking hordes that had decimated Britain for decades, King Alfred assured a period of peace and prosperity for the kingdom of Wessex. The dream of uniting all Anglo-Saxons under one, noble banner seems closer than ever before.

But his enemies are not ones to be taken lightly. For even as Alfred works to ensure the fate of his descendants for centuries to come, a fearsome warlord, Haesten, gathers his warriors for a brutal assault upon the shores of Alfred’s territories.

As the battle lines are drawn, as the true power of this new and terrifying threat comes into its own, the ageing king knows in his heart that things will be different this time round. For as strong as his land, his birthright, his Wessex, has become, the consequences of defeat have never been more terrible.

For one who has gained everything…has everything to lose.

©2025 Steven A. McKay (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd Ancient Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Thriller & Suspense Royalty Exciting Heartfelt
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Steven is my favourite historical fiction author right now, and has introduced me to different periods of history through his work that I wouldn't have necessarily sought out. This trilogy is absolutely not something I would have thought to read in the past, having little interest in King Alfred or that period of time in general. It is, however, an excellent piece of work that follows the life and struggles of one of Britain's most important rulers. The trilogy is well-written, with brilliantly fleshed-out characters who will keep you hooked in all parts of the story - both Saxon and Dane.

The narrator does a fantastic job of bringing voice to the characters, bringing the pages to life perfectly.

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