The Flame Bearer

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With Britain in an uneasy state of peace, Uhtred of Bebbanburg at last has the chance to take back the home his traitorous uncle stole from him so many years ago -- and which his scheming cousin still occupies. But he will need all the skills he has learned in a lifetime of war to make his dream come true. --

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4.4/5 · 25082 readers · 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Moderate

What order should I read the The Saxon Stories series?

Read The Flame Bearer first, then follow the publication order above — The Pagan Lord, then The Empty Throne, then Warriors of the Storm, then War Lord.

How long does it take to read The Flame Bearer?

About ≈ 5 h 38 m — 304 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Flame Bearer~5 h 38 m

How many pages is The Flame Bearer?

304 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Flame Bearer304

What genre is The Flame Bearer?

It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.

Is The Flame Bearer in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Where does The Flame Bearer take place?

It is set in Great Britain, Northumbria (Kingdom) during Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066.

Who wrote The Flame Bearer?

Bernard Cornwell.

The Saxon Stories — reading order

  1. → The Flame Bearer (2016) you are here
  2. 1 The Pagan Lord (2013)
  3. 2 The Empty Throne (2014)
  4. 3 Warriors of the Storm (2015)
  5. 4 War Lord (2020)
Setting Great BritainNorthumbria (Kingdom) Time period Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066