This was a good 2nd book although not as compelling for me as the 1st one. Maybe I was distracted but I found the names more difficult to track. That aside, the book was well-written and enjoyable with a story line that had just the right amounts of tension, disappointment and triumph.
Historical fiction is a new genre for me and I am enjoying learning about this period,
Donald presents the work in a way that you clearly get the context and spirit. This series adds dimension to the same time period I was first introduced to in the television series ‘The Last Kingdom’. The combination of the visuals on tv and the written works make both more enjoyable.