A gripping tale of love, rivalry and violence, Sword Song tells the story of England's making.

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and Alfred's Wessex in the south. But trouble stirs, a dead man has risen and new Vikings have arrived to occupy London.

The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and Alfred's Wessex in the south. But trouble stirs, a dead man has risen and new Vikings have arrived to occupy London.

It is a dangerous time, and it falls to Uhtred, half Saxon, half Dane, a man feared and respected the length and breadth of Britain, to expel the Viking raiders and take control of London for Alfred. His uncertain loyalties must now decide England's future.

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Prologue

Part One THE BRIDE

Part Two THE CITY

Part Three THE SCOURING

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