A Clash of Claws: 1066 - Couverture souple

Morgan, Darius

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798302297983

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Bernard Cornwell meets Redwall in this new way of learning history!
The year is 1066.
The badger king is dying, and the future of England lies in the balance.
With no cubs to succeed him, King Edward names Harold the fox of Wessex as his heir.
But there is another who believes the crown belongs to him: the lynx of Normandy is always prowling.
As Duke William prepares to invade, the mighty Viking polar bear, King Hardrada, dreams of one last war to win death and glory.
With two enemies closing in, can Harold defend the kingdom he never asked for?

Reader Reviews:
“It’s a page-turner for sure. I read the whole thing in only three days!”
“Reliving the story through revitalised characters has given new life to 1066. This style of writing and plotting is extremely educational and informative.”

Excerpt:

A great shadow was thrown over the courtyard, though the fox could not see the creature that cast it.

“Who goes there?” the fox called as he approached, squinting through the snowstorm.

“Lord Harold, sir?” squeaked a small voice some way below him.

The fox looked down and focused on a quivering mouse.

“Mabel?” Harold asked. “What are you doing out here?”

“It’s King Edward, sir,” said Mabel. The diminutive mousemaid was dressed in her white nurse’s apron and began rubbing her tiny paws together to quell her shivering. “He’s awake.”

“Awake?” Harold said breathlessly, rushing over to her side. She took a few pawsteps back and looked up at him nervously, the fire from the palace shimmering in her large black eyes. He knelt lower towards her and gave an encouraging smile. “Go on, Mabel.”

“He has said many strange things, sir. But when his mind was clear, he asked for you.”

Harold grappled his silver windswept whiskers, curling either end into a smile, a fashion he had maintained since they had first sprouted.

“I see. Then lead me to him right away.”

Mabel nodded profusely and scampered into the warmth of the palace on all fours. Ordinarily, Harold might have scolded the mouse for her lack of decorum as he strode after her on his two back paws, as was proper. Even Harold, however, could ignore it on this occasion – the king was awake, and the future of England lay in the balance.

Edward had no cubs of his own. If he were to die, who would lead the kingdom after him?

The crown had many claimants. Too many. The fox believed there would be claws out and blood spilled before this was over.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798302297983
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
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