The vikings have invaded England. King Alfred and a young thane knight, Edmund, must fight to save his lands. Artfully blending fiction and the history of this volatile time in England, âThe Dragon and the Ravenâ is an entertaining, romantic, and a fun adventure from G. A. Henty, whose stories were known for their historical accuracy.
G. A. Henty (1832-1902) was an English novelist and war correspondent, best known for his historical adventure stories. His works include âThe Dragon & The Ravenâ (1886), âFor The Templeâ (1888), âUnder Drake's Flag" (1883) and âIn Freedom's Causeâ (1885).