The Pale Horseman

A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

The second installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.

As the last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. Uhtred, a dispossessed young nobleman, is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invaders—and he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country’s staunch defender—the fugitive King Alfred.

The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history—yet another masterwork from New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell.

Excel ten story, top notch narration!

Again, this narrator brings the story to life in a way that makes it hard to "put this book down!"

good, not great

It got a bit repetitive, battle and rebellion over and over again. I would like more relationship development and less battles.

Excellent story

Another classic by Bernard Cornwell. He captures the passion of love and battle like no other.

What a great listen.

comparing the book to the television adaptation makes me want to rewatch it all over again.

Enjoyable listen

Just keeps you listening. Wonderful narration and enjoyable story. Second book moved a little better than the first, which was good enough to make me follow the story. I will pick up the next in the series.