The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of king Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the viking-raised but saxon-...The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of king Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the viking-raised but saxon-born warrior, uhtred, whose life seems to shadow the making of England, this presents him with difficult choices.