A glossary of Anglo-Saxon place names alongside their modern equivalents, setting a historical stage for the narrative. The story centers on Uhtred, a Saxon noble raised by Danes (pagans), who is caught between the shifting political and religious landscape of ninth-century England, primarily focusing on the conflicts between the Danes and the West Saxons led by King Alfred. Major plot points include Uhtred's time in Danish captivity and subsequent service under Alfred, his personal feuds and betrayals (including the murder of his foster father and the machinations of his uncle and other antagonists like Kjartan), and his complex relationships with figures like the priest Father Beocca and the Danish warrior Ragnar the Younger, as well as his eventual marriage to the Dane Gisela. The narrative also details several battles and campaigns against Danish incursions and internal Saxon power struggles, often highlighting the clash between Christian and pagan beliefs.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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