One man. Seven Kings. England's bloody throne . . . THE EPIC STORY FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN
IGGULDEN PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROBERT HARRIS' ACT OF OBLIVION'Iggulden tells an absolutely
cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent' THE
TIMES_________Tenth century England: a divided and broken country of misrule. Yet King
Athelstan grandson of Alfred the Great seeks to unite the kingdom under one crown.By his side
is Dunstan of Glastonbury - priest soldier visionary and some insist traitor - whose task
is to steward seven kings through fire war murder and fury to see Athelstan's dream come
true.But what stain will it leave on his mortal soul . . . _________'Iggulden has created an
intriguingly complex saint - flawed spiteful and unreliable as the teller of his own tale.
Through his eyes we watch the story of the making of England' The Times'Engrossing. Rich in
intrigue with Igguldenbreathing life into this remarkable and complex figure who played a
vital role in safeguarding a newly united England' Daily Express'A gripping and glorious
legend. Brilliant!' Weekend Sport'Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of
times' Star'Dunstan is a vivid convincing character' BBC History Magazine
