'Cornwall's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched'
OBSERVER

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and Alfred's Wessex in the south. But trouble stirs, a dead man has risen and new Vikings have arrived to occupy London.
It is a dangerous time, and it falls to Uhtred, half Saxon, half Dane, a man feared and respected the length and breadth of Britain, to expel the Viking raiders and take control of London for Alfred. His uncertain loyalties must now decide England's future.
A gripping tale of love, rivalry and violence, Sword Song tells the story of England's making.

'Here is Alfred's world restored - impeccably researched and illuminated with the colour and passion of a master storyteller'
JUSTIN POLLARD, AUTHOR OF ALFRED THE GREAT