In a hidden desert sanctuary, the sorcerer-priest of a reborn faith uncovers dark truths about his world and its masters in the first book of Victoria Strauss’s fantasy masterwork, the Way of Ârata A realm long held in the iron grasp of godless tyrants, Arsace is finally free to worship its beloved, once-outlawed deity, Ârata. Katie nurses him through a long recuperation, but they cannot agree-should they return to Maine or join America’s mad flight westward? Ultimately transplanted to booming Chicago, little goes right for them in that overnight metropolis, which will test their strength and commitment as never before. A ghastly battlefield wound ends Henry’s war. Finally receiving a brief furlough, he hurries home for a rushed wedding and precious hours as man and wife. Quiet letters between Henry in army camps and Katie at home strengthen their love.

Katie, working on short-term teaching contracts, organizes neighbor women to make warm items for Maine’s men in uniform. Staggering through a dozen brutal battles, including the desperate defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, he rises to sergeant. At first surprised by Katie’s anti-slavery feelings, then persuaded, Henry enlists in the 20th Maine Infantry, fated to become a legendary regiment in the Union Army. Their hearts are light and the future looks bright. She wants to teach school whenever her family duties relent. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.In 1861, Henry and Katie have found love on the rugged Maine coast. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. About the Author: Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve. A killer, a schemer with a dark power over men's hearts: Skade.Uhtred of Bebbanburg's mind is as sharp as his sword. Now Uthred will once again defend the Christian kingdom – in a battle which could smash the growing power of the deadly Danes.In so doing he meets a woman more dangerous than any warlord. But Uhtred is dogged by betrayal and tragedy.The ailing Alfred presses Uhtred to swear loyalty to his son and heir Edward, preventing the warrior lord from taking vengeance on those who stole his home at Bebbanburg. He has gained riches, loyal men and a beloved wife. To King Alfred he is the 'lord of battles'. The fifth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.

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