Last Saxon King

• Utgivningsdatum: 2023-03-07
• Mått: 152 x 228 x 25 mm
• Vikt: 490 g
• Ålder: 12-15
• Format: Häftad
• Språk: Engelska
• Läsålder: 12-15
• Antal sidor: 316
• Förlag: Imbrifex Books
• ISBN: 9781945501852
• Utmärkelser: Short-listed for Red Maple, Forest of Reading 2024 (Canada)

• Fantasy
• Fantasy
• Historiska berättelser

Andrew Varga is the author of The Jump in Time series of historical adventure novels, including The Last Saxon King, The Celtic Deception, The Mongol Ascension, The Spartan Sacrifice, and Ordeal at Orleans. His fiction draws upon a lifelong fascination with the people, cultures, and defining events of the past, weaving historical detail into compelling narratives of adventure and discovery.Varga's passion for history began when his mother revealed their family's Viking ancestry. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, specializing in history and majoring in English. His continuing study of European history has taken him to castles, museums, battlefields, and other historic sites throughout Europe. An avid collector of medieval arms and armor, Varga brings both scholarly curiosity and a personal appreciation of material history to his writing.Inspired by his children's enthusiasm for historical fiction and fantasy, Varga began creating stories that bring the distant past to life for contemporary readers. He lives in the greater Toronto area, where he continues to pursue his interests in history, literature, and music.

“Fun adventure and an interesting historical background.” —Kirkus Reviews“Andrew Varga has successfully blended a compelling historical fiction story with a sci-fi/fantasy tale to create a novel that includes the best of both genres.” —Jeffrey Westbrook, Editor, Altavista Journal and Union Star“The Last Saxon King is a riveting story. Well researched and beautifully written, you can practically sense the sights, sounds and smells of 11th-century England. A unique take on the momentous events of 1066, the reader finds themselves egging the characters on. This is edge-of-the-seat time-traveling historical fiction.” —Sharon Bennett Connolly, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of Heroines of the Medieval World, Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest, Ladies of Magna Carta: Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century England, and Defenders of the Norman Crown: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey“The interplay of modern and early medieval culture is fun, and I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense and time travel.” —Simon Spalding, Historian and author of Food at Sea: Shipboard Cuisine from Ancient to Modern Times“A thrilling adventure and a wonderful introduction to the history of pre-Conquest England.” —Annie Whitehead, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of Women of Power in Anglo-Saxon England, Mercia: The Rise and Fall of a Kingdom, To Be a Queen, the Tales of the Iclingas series, and Alvar the Kingmaker“As a historical fiction writer and as a homeschool parent, I loved every page of The Last Saxon King.” —Lynn Dean, Hands-On Homeschool Resources“The Last Saxon King is a gripping, fast-paced read, perfect for readers who love a clever blending of history and fantasy.” —Cryssa Bazos, author of Honor of Thieves, Severed Knot, and Betrayal: Historical Stories“A rollicking action/adventure of time travel with both male and female heroes! A modern-day tale of love and sacrifice to save the world. I couldn’t put it down.” —Tom Taylor, author of Brock’s Assassin, Brock’s Traitor, Brock’s Railroad, and Brock’s Agent

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