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Edoardo Albert

'Edoardo Albert’s book is brilliant: hugely enjoyable, a galloping plot with characters I care about – exactly the sort of thing I love to read. . . . This was a joy to read from start to finish.' Conn Iggulden, author of the Conqueror and Emperor series.
Oswald’s head is on a spike. Can Oswiu avoid the same fate?

The great pagan king Penda set a trap, and when the brothers Oswiu and Oswald walked in, only one came back alive.

Rumours abound that the place where Oswald’s body is strung up has become sacred ground a site of healing for those who seek it. Oswald’s mother believes he will protect those he loves, even beyond the grave. So she asks the impossible of Oswiu: to journey to the heart of Penda’s kingdom and rescue the body that was stolen from them.

Oswiu: King of Kings is the masterful conclusion to The Northumbrian Thrones trilogy.

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The Northumbrian Thrones

Oswiu: King of Kings

'Spirited and enjoyable' Nicholas Higham
Oswald had found peace. But now he must fight for the throne.

Northumbria lies undefended. Cadwallon and Penda, the kings of Gwynedd and Mercia, ravage the land. Oswald has a rightful claim to the throne, but he is sick of bloodshed, and in his heart he longs to lay down his sword and join the monks of Iona. However, the abbot of Iona does not need another monk; the abbot wants a warrior king to spread the new faith. He must reignite Oswald’s hunger for glory and renown, for gold and power and the homage of men.

But, if he does, will it destroy Oswald?

Oswald: Return of the King

“Edwin, High King of Britain, brings to life the heroic age of our distant past, a splendid novel that leaves the reader wanting more.” Bernard Cornwell

Embark on an epic journey through time with the breathtaking debut historical fiction series that vividly brings to life the awe-inspiring rise of the Christian kings of Northumbria, England. Prepare to be swept away by a tale of power, prophecy, and faith, as the rich tapestry of history unfolds before your eyes.

In the year 604 AD, a deposed king, Edwin of Northumbria, seeks sanctuary at the court of King Raedwald of East Anglia. However, a treacherous plot orchestrated by Aethelfrith, Edwin's usurper, threatens to extinguish his flickering hope. It is during this dire moment, as Edwin wanders along the shore, that a mysterious figure emerges—an enigmatic missionary named Paulinus. This fateful encounter forever alters the course of Edwin's destiny, as Paulinus prophesies that he will ascend to become the High King of Britain. A turning point is reached, and the stage is set for a remarkable tale of triumph and tragedy.

Through the crucible of battles and shrewd political alliances, Edwin defies the odds and ascends to great power, forging a marriage with the princess Aethelburh of Kent. Their union, however, comes with a unique agreement—the princess is permitted to retain her Christian faith. In an era fraught with danger and uncertainty, being a king is a precarious path, with no guarantees of longevity.

This turbulent period in British history bears witness to the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon settlers, who have forcibly established themselves on British shores. Initially driven by conquest and plunder, they eventually settle down to cultivate the land and engage in trade. Yet, they must grapple with the traditions and beliefs of the Celtic tribes they have displaced, as the winds of change sweep across the land.

Immerse yourself in the dramatic saga of Northumbria's Christian kings, the catalysts that shaped the birth of England as a nation, the birth of the English language, and the profound adoption of Christianity as the faith of the English. This awe-inspiring tale intertwines history, passion, and the indomitable spirit of a people on the brink of transformation.