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Oswald: Return of the King (The Northumbrian Thrones)

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Oswald: Return of the King (The Northumbrian Thrones)

The exiled family of King Ã†thelfrith of Northumbria arrive, after much hardship, on the island of Iona, where the monastery founded by St Columba has become a centre of worship and learning. Young Oswald becomes firm friends with a novice, Aidan. When Aidan professes his final vows, Oswald and his little brother Oswy are received into the church. As befits a young prince, Oswald learns to fight. However, Aidan's example attacts him and he is on the point of deciding to become a monk when news reaches Iona that his half brother, Eanfrith, has been killed by Cadwallon, the king who defeated Edwin. Oswald sails back to Northumbria and meets Cadwallon in battle, defeating and killing him. Oswald, now undisputed king of Northumbria, gives Aidan the island of Lindisfarne as his base. But Penda, the last great pagan king in England, is raising troops against him ...
Country USA
Brand Lion Fiction
Manufacturer Lion Fiction
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 081415
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781782641162
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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