Oswald Return Of The King

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The second book in the series The Northumbrian Thrones. After the death of Edwin, who slew his father, the young prince Oswald seeks to regain the throne. Oswald had found peace. But now he must fight for the throne. The kingdom 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; 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 rnown, for gold and power and the homage of men. If he does, will it destroy Oswald? '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?

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Pagina's: 448, Editie: New edition, Paperback, Lion Fiction