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Overview"The first book in a thrilling historical adventure series set in Saxon times, from the author of the Viking series. A haunting premonition. A deadly betrayal. Frankia 780AD: Sigwulf, a minor Saxon prince, is saved from execution after his family is slaughtered by the ruthless King Offa of Mercia. Sigwulf is exiled to the Frankish court of King Carolus, the future Charlemagne. He gains the friendship of some - Count Hroudland, Carolus' powerful and ambitious nephew but - mysteriously - several attempts are made on Sigwulf's life. When he obtains a Book of Dreams, a rare text giving understanding to their meaning, he attracts the attention of Carolus himself. But the Book proves to be a slippery guide in a world of treachery and double dealing. Sent into Spain to spy on the Saracens, Sigwulf becomes caught between loyalties; either he honours his debt to new friends among the Saracens, or he serves his patron Count Hroudland in his quest for glory, gold and even the Grail itself... PRAISE FOR THE BOOK OF DREAMS ""Severin excels in his palpable sense of history and adventure, rich period detail, thrilling battle sequences and fascinating, larger-than-life characters who strut their hour upon his epic stage ... a gripping start to what promised to be another all-action historical series."" Lancashire Evening Post ""Saxon is a very good page-turning read ... exciting and full of interesting historical detail."" The Bookbag blog ""A terrific read, and the first in a series: watch this space!"" Good Book Guide" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim SeverinPublisher: Pan Macmillan Imprint: Pan Books Edition: Main Market Ed. Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781447212140ISBN 10: 1447212142 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 25 April 2013 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAs always. Severin excels in his palpable sense of history and adventure, rich period detail, thrilling battle sequences and fascinating, larger-than-life characters who strut their hour upon his epic stage . . . a gripping start to what promised to be another all-action historical series. --Lancashire Evening Post As always. Severin excels in his palpable sense of history and adventure, rich period detail, thrilling battle sequences and fascinating, larger-than-life characters who strut their hour upon his epic stage . . . a gripping start to what promised to be another all-action historical series. Lancashire Evening Post Author InformationTim Severin, explorer, film-maker and lecturer, has made many expeditions, from crossing the Atlantic in a medieval leather boat to going out in search of Moby Dick and Robinson Crusoe. He has written books about all of them. He has won the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award, the Book of the Sea Award, a Christopher Prize, and the literary medal of the Academie de la Marine. He made his historical fiction debut with the hugely successful Viking series. The Book of Dreams is the first in the new Saxon series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |