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In reply to the discussion: What Fiction are you reading this week, August 4, 2024? [View all]rsdsharp
(10,115 posts)21. I'm currently reading The Pale Horesman, book 2 of Bernard Cornwell's
13 book The Last Kingdom series. I read book one last week.
Set in the 9th Century, the series traces the reign of King Alfred, as he tries to save Anglo Saxon culture (and his kingdom) from the Danes, after they have taken over Northumbria, Mercia and East Anglia, leaving only Wessex to stand alone against the Danes.
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Aug 2024
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Hi. I just put both your books on my library list, thanks. Finished reading Good Night, Irene. It was
txwhitedove
Aug 2024
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I've read a number of his series. I'm enjoying this, but 13 books is a long series.
rsdsharp
Aug 2024
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