Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction and romance. The book combines the historical story of King Alfred the Great's reign and restoration of England with a passionate love story between Alfred and Elspeth, Princess of Mercia. The book stands out for its portrayal of strong female characters and vivid detail of ninth-century Britain.

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The beautiful Elswyth, Princess of Mercia, is a woman-child already promised to a lord of the realm. Young Prince Alfred, fifth son of King Ethelwulf of Wessex, never dreamed he would don the crown of Britain, though he was destined to become its greatest king. Two headstrong lovers vow to fight to change the world rather than forfeit their passion--in a grand and glorious saga that explodes with the passions of love and war.

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