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The Pale Horseman

By: Bernard Cornwell, Kati Nicholl
Narrated by: Jamie Glover
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Continuing the outstanding success of The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman is the second installment of Bernard Cornwell’s fantastic series, following the fate of Alfred the Great ,and the forging of Britain

It is the lowest time for the Saxons. Defeated comprehensively by the Vikings who now occupy most of England, Alfred and his very small group of surviving followers retreat to the trackless marshlands of Somerset. There, forced to move restlessly to escape betrayal or detection, using the marsh mists for cover, they travel by small boats from one island refuge to another, hoping that they can regroup and find some more strength and support.

Only Uhtred remains resolute. Determined to discover the enemy's strategies, he draws once again on his Viking upbringing, and attempts to enter the Viking camps. His plan is to become accepted enough by their leaders to be able to sit in their councils and uncover their plans. But once there, the attractions of his many friends among the Vikings coupled with his disillusion with the Saxons' leadership and anger at Alfred's criticism of his own conduct, draws him back again to his allegiance to the Vikings, aided by his passion for one of them, the shadow queen of the title.

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This book took me back in time as this is my type of subject. I couldnt put it down so to speak. The fact that the narrator sounded like Sean Bean was even better for me, I will be getting the rest of the books in this range even though this one was not the first in the series, I think that i could carry on with the story even if the order is not correct. As this is the first of this series that I have read i call these books historical fantasy - some fact some fiction. A great read.

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Great story line and sequel to the Last Kingdom. For me it was well read, however a little to short in the unabridged version and misses out a lot of the 'flavour' and 'atmosphere' of The Last Kingdom.
If you like the shorter book and enjoyed 'The Last Kingdom' (abridged)you will not be disappointed with this selection.

The Pale Horseman

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A good story well told and narrated. Well with buying it.

Brilliant book

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My only regret is not getting the unabridged edition. This is another great book from a wonderful author. looking forward to the next one!!

A great book""

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