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Bernard Cornwell, born on February 23, 1944, is a renowned British historical novelist. His works, set in medieval England, are particularly known for their vivid depiction of warfare and knightly life, enjoying great popularity among readers.

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“Earsling,' a harsh voice challenged me from beside the Wheatsheaf's heart. 'What rancid demon brought you here to spoil my day?' I stared. And stared. Because the last person I had ever expected to see in AEthelred's stronghold of Gleawecestre was staring at me. 'Well, earsling?' he demanded, 'what are you doing here?' It was my father.”

Uhtred Bernard Cornwell Saxon Stories The Empty Throne

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“You bastard!' he shouted. He was quick. No warrior stays alive by being slow.”

Uhtred Bernard Cornwell Saxon Stories The Empty Throne

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“Cnut Longsword had near killed me with his blade Ice-Spite and it was small consolation that Serpent-Breath had sliced his throat in the same heartbeat that his sword had broken a rib and pierced my lung.”

Uhtred Bernard Cornwell Saxon Stories The Empty Throne Cnut

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“He was a hard man, but what else would he be? He had stood in the shield wall, he had watched the Danes come to the attack, and he had lived. He was no youngster.”

Bernard Cornwell Saxon Stories The Empty Throne Brice

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“Choose your battles,’ I snarled at Æthelstan. ‘That space between your ears was given so that you can think! If you just charge whenever you see an enemy you’ll earn yourself an early grave.’ Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg”

Bernard Cornwell Saxon Stories Warriors Of The Storm

Book:Warriors of the Storm

Source: Warriors of the Storm

“I could imagine Cnut sitting there and thinking that I must join him soon, and we would raise a horn of ale together. There is no pain in Valhalla, no sadness, no tears, no broken oaths.”

Uhtred Cornwell The Empty Throne Cnut

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

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Born: February 23, 1944
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