King Alfred's Daughter: The remarkable story of Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, the heroine who was written out of history

by David Stokes

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King Alfred is dead and the achievements that made him great are in jeopardy. Rebels challenge the succession of his son Edward to the Wessex throne, and his old ally in Mercia is sick. The Vikings in the Danelaw sense the time has come to complete their conquest of England.

It falls on Alfred’s firstborn, his daughter, Æthelflæd, to unite the Anglo-Saxons. Reluctantly, she takes up the challenge. But can a woman rebuild ruined towns and lead men into battle against hardened Viking warriors? And can Æthelflæd fulfil her father’s dream of uniting England?

Based on contemporary sources and archaeological evidence, King Alfred’s Daughter is rich in drama, family conflict and historical achievement.

  • ISBN10 1915603196
  • ISBN13 9781915603197
  • Publish Date 28 March 2023
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Book Guild Publishing Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 300
  • Language English