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The Winter King

A Novel of Arthur
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The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell is a gripping historical fiction novel set in a reimagined Dark Ages Britain. It follows the legendary figure of King Arthur, focusing on his rise to power amidst the chaos following the Roman withdrawal. The book vividly portrays the intricate political and military alliances as Arthur strives to unite the fractured land and protect it from external threats.
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The Winter King is the first of Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Warlord Chronicles series.

In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land...

Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead. His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves. While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion.

But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur. Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the countryβ€”let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates. Yet destiny awaits him...

The first of Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles, The Winter King is a brilliant retelling of the Arthurian legend, combining myth, history and thrilling battlefield action.

Series: Warlord Chronicles

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Bernard Cornwell's The Winter King is highly praised by readers and critics alike. Cornwell himself regards it among his favourites, while The Times Literary Supplement notes that each of his novels surpasses the last. The Daily Telegraph highlights his talent for gritty realism, and The Times describes it as spellbinding.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405928328

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Bernard Cornwell, bestselling author of the Warlord Chronicles and the Sharpe series, is married and lives in Cape Cod, USA.

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