Wyvern of Wessex
written by Millie Thom
"Brings back the history to life!"
Summary
Eadwulf is back on the Sea Eagle with Bjorn and his crew on a quest to discover
if Eadwulf’s father, King Beorhtwulf of Mercia, is still alive after twenty years as
a slave. Bjorn’s great dragonship carries them down to the searing
June temperatures and strict laws in the Moorish lands of al-Andalus.
But searching for Beorhtwulf proves more difficult than they’d expected,
causing them more trouble than they'd bargained for…
In Wessex, King Aethelred is now dead, leaving his twenty-one-year-old brother,
Alfred, to succeed to the throne. Though his succession was agreed by the witan,
Alfred must now prove himself worthy of the kingship, or lose it. But Wessex is in
turmoil, besieged by Viking Danes intent on subjugating the kingdom – and knowing
that the new king is young and inexperienced. Alfred must use all his wiles if he is to
outthink and outmanoeuvre Guthrum, the Dane who nearly becomes his nemesis.
Alfred’s victories and defeats take him on a journey of learning, during which he
gains experience and strength. We share his highs and his lows, and how he
rises from the depths of despair to save his beloved kingdom from total conquest.
And at his side in his greatest time of need is his new ally and friend,
if Eadwulf’s father, King Beorhtwulf of Mercia, is still alive after twenty years as
a slave. Bjorn’s great dragonship carries them down to the searing
June temperatures and strict laws in the Moorish lands of al-Andalus.
But searching for Beorhtwulf proves more difficult than they’d expected,
causing them more trouble than they'd bargained for…
In Wessex, King Aethelred is now dead, leaving his twenty-one-year-old brother,
Alfred, to succeed to the throne. Though his succession was agreed by the witan,
Alfred must now prove himself worthy of the kingship, or lose it. But Wessex is in
turmoil, besieged by Viking Danes intent on subjugating the kingdom – and knowing
that the new king is young and inexperienced. Alfred must use all his wiles if he is to
outthink and outmanoeuvre Guthrum, the Dane who nearly becomes his nemesis.
Alfred’s victories and defeats take him on a journey of learning, during which he
gains experience and strength. We share his highs and his lows, and how he
rises from the depths of despair to save his beloved kingdom from total conquest.
And at his side in his greatest time of need is his new ally and friend,
Eadwulf of Mercia.
My Review
Wyvern of Wessex is the third book of the series Sons of Kings, written
by Millie Thom. I'm very happy I've started with the first book of the
series and I'm more happier that there is a fourth book too 😃.
by Millie Thom. I'm very happy I've started with the first book of the
series and I'm more happier that there is a fourth book too 😃.
The book cover is as always very well chosen and really cool!
It's clear it's about a King!
It's clear it's about a King!
Although the third book is about King Alfred of Wessex, it's great to
see how the characters are developed.
see how the characters are developed.
I like the writing style, the story telling and the good amount of
dialogues too. It's very nice to read how Millie Thom brings back the
history of the old English kingdoms to live.
dialogues too. It's very nice to read how Millie Thom brings back the
history of the old English kingdoms to live.
The Wyvern of Wessex, just as all the books of the series the
Sons of Kings are a must-read for royal history lovers and historical
fiction.
Sons of Kings are a must-read for royal history lovers and historical
fiction.
To conclude, I give this with lots of pleasure a 5 star rating on 5 and
even more! And I certainly want to read the fourth book of the
series too because I'm so curious to know the end of the stories!
series too because I'm so curious to know the end of the stories!
The author
Millie Thom is a former geography and history teacher with a degree in geology
and a particular passion for the Anglo-Saxon and Viking period. Originally from
Lancashire she is a mother of six grown up children and now lives with her husband
in a small village in Nottinghamshire, midway between the town of Newark and the lovely
old city of Lincoln. When not writing, Millie enjoys long walks and is a serious fossil hunter.
She is also an avid traveller, swimmer and baker of cakes!
Lancashire she is a mother of six grown up children and now lives with her husband
in a small village in Nottinghamshire, midway between the town of Newark and the lovely
old city of Lincoln. When not writing, Millie enjoys long walks and is a serious fossil hunter.
She is also an avid traveller, swimmer and baker of cakes!
Booktasters
I received a free copy via Booktasters and Millie Thom. Thank you so much for
this great chance to read this fantastic history book!!
this great chance to read this fantastic history book!!
Source picture: Book Cover
