Edoardo Albert élabore des récits ancrés dans l'histoire et l'archéologie, avec une fascination particulière pour le haut Moyen Âge. Son œuvre couvre la fiction historique et spéculative, plongeant dans la riche trame du passé. Le style distinctif d'Albert allie une recherche historique méticuleuse à une narration imaginative, entraînant les lecteurs dans des époques révolues et des cultures diverses.
Northumbria was one of the great kingdoms of Britain in the Dark Ages,
enduring longer than the Roman Empire. From the impregnable fastness of
Bamburgh Castle, the kings of Northumbria ruled a vast area, and held sway as
High Kings of Britain.
Ibn Sina was a doctor, philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, politician and
vizier. He was also referred to as the 'Prince of Physicians'. And due to the
scope and brilliance of his work he can be compared to the great Leonardo Da
Vinci.
Conrad is a monk, but he has become a monk through trickery and against his will. So, it is fair to say that his heart isn't really in it. Conrad is also clever, charming, entirely self-serving, self-absorbed and almost completely without scruple — but in Anglo-Saxon England, when the Danish invaders come calling, those are very helpful attributes to have. And so it comes to pass that Conrad finds himself constantly dodging death by various means, some reasonable, some... less so. His tricks include selling his brother monks into slavery, witnessing the death of a king, juggling his loyalties between his own people and the Danes, robbing corpses and impersonating a bishop. By his side throughout is the gentle and honourable Brother Odo, a man so naturally and completely good that even animals sense it. He is no match of wits for the cunning Conrad but can he, perhaps, at least encourage the wayward monk to behave a little better? Conrad Monk and the Great Heathen Army takes the reader on a hugely entertaining and highly informative trip through the Anglo-Saxon world, in the company of a persuasive and likeable — if frequently despicable — tour guide. It is a story that combines painstakingly accurate depictions of history with a fast-moving and often hilarious plot, and as such is bound to appeal to lovers of history, historical fiction and character-driven fiction alike.
The fascinating story of one of England's most famous monarchs, Alfred the
Great, from his birth to the discovery of a piece of his pelvis in a cardboard
box in a museum in Winchester
When the perfidious t’au bring down a valkyrie containing an Astra Militarum
general on the besieged Imperial world of Dasht i-Kevar, all could be lost –
what the general knows could break the war effort, and see the planet fall
under the control of the vile xenos.
Focusing on the life of Jesus Christ, this book explores his journey from prophetic beginnings and childhood in Nazareth to his impactful ministry and the formation of his Apostles. It delves into pivotal events such as Judas' betrayal, Jesus' trial before Pilate, and the crucifixion at Golgotha. Rich in imagery and historical context, it serves as an insightful guide for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus' story and its significance.