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A Kingdom to Claim - by Sian Ann Bessey (Paperback)

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  • Aisley lost everything in a Viking attack.
  • About the Author: Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales.
  • 320 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical

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"Wessex, AD 878 Aisley's young life was changed forever when her father accompanied King Alfred into battle and lost his life in a deadly skirmish with the Vikings. Now, almost seven years later, the Vikings are once again rallying on Wessex's borders, and Aisley fears that her older brother may have treacherous plans to betray the king by aligning himself with the invading Norsemen. But when Aisley encounters a handsome nobleman in the market, she feels the first stirrings of hope. Though they met only once when Aisley was little more than a child, she recognizes him immediately as one of King Alfred's most trusted men. It has been years since Brecc has seen Aisley, but when he spots her in the marketplace, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the copper-haired young lady with a gift for healing. Before his fledgling feelings for her can develop into something more, however, a Viking attack tears them apart. King Alfred is forced into hiding, and in a matter of days, the Saxon nation is brought to its knees. Unwilling to forsake their people, the king and his men embark on secret raids of Viking encampments. But when Aisley joins the fight, Brecc must reconcile his steadfast loyalty to King Alfred with his growing love for the king's newest warrior. "--



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Aisley lost everything in a Viking attack. Now, working alongside the one man she trusts, she is ready to fight for her people--and for love.

Wessex, AD 878

Aisley's young life was changed forever when her father accompanied King Alfred into battle and lost his life in a deadly skirmish with the Vikings. Now, almost seven years later, the Vikings are once again rallying on Wessex's borders, and Aisley fears that her older brother may have treacherous plans to betray the king by aligning himself with the invading Norsemen. But when Aisley encounters a handsome nobleman in the market, she feels the first stirrings of hope. Though they met only once when Aisley was little more than a child, she recognizes him immediately as one of King Alfred's most trusted men.

It has been years since Brecc has seen Aisley, but when he spots her in the marketplace, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the copper-haired young lady with a gift for healing. Before his fledgling feelings for her can develop into something more, however, a Viking attack tears them apart. King Alfred is forced into hiding, and in a matter of days, the Saxon nation is brought to its knees. Unwilling to forsake their people, the king and his men embark on secret raids of Viking encampments. But when Aisley joins the fight, Brecc must reconcile his steadfast loyalty to King Alfred with his growing love for the king's newest warrior.



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"As a gentle love story set in tumultuous 9th-century Wessex, this vibrant novel teems with life. ... The familial, political, and military crises that tie all these characters together bind them in a tapestry that masterfully displays the times in which they live. The sights, smells, and textures of Wessex in 878 come fully alive in this fast-paced, entertaining, informative, and inspirational novel. Well worth reading!"-- "Historical Novel Society" (8/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Rich in detail and masterfully told, A Kingdom To Claim is historical fiction at it's best."-- "Delilah.com" (7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"The romance [between Aisley and Brecc] is endearing: the two are respectful to one another, matching each other's understated confidence. . . . [A] grand historical novel in which two young lovers fight to save their kingdom."-- "Foreword Reviews" (5/20/2024 12:00:00 AM)



About the Author



Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the United States, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications, with a minor in English. She is a USA Today best-selling author.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of four girls and two boys. They live in Idaho, and although Sian doesn't have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll­llantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Theme: Medieval
Format: Paperback
Author: Sian Ann Bessey
Language: English
Street Date: July 2, 2024
TCIN: 90032298
UPC: 9781639932474
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-1231
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations

This was an epic fantasy read!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
kitasbook - 9 months ago
“For Wessex and our God,” King Alfred shouted. “For our homes and families. Hold the line!” This book was EPIC! This is only the second book I've read by this writer, but now I really want to go back and read every book on her backlist. Her writing style truly draws the reader into the story and makes the pages fly by! As far as content goes, the romance was squeaky clean and oh so swoony. The only negative language content was the use of "fool" a few times. Trigger warnings: a few side characters die, but their wounds are not described at length, or in a gory or gruesome manner at all, which I appreciated. I loved how Aisley (the main female character) was interested in herbology, and that she had a kind heart and desire to help heal people despite how self-centered her family was. Brecc (the main male character) was just an awesome character- very masculine, strong and chivalrous with a heart of pure gold. I'd recommend this especially to teens and adults who are looking for a clean medieval tale or magic free fantasy read. These are often so hard to find, and I'm glad to have found both those things in this book. A Kingdom To Claim was a brilliant tale of adventure, history, and love that I definitely recommend! Thank you to the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing for the complimentary e-book I received to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are my own.
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Awesome read!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
EllyC - 10 months ago
I enjoyed this book so much! The setting was fascinating, I loved being able to dive into some historical events that I knew so little about. Brecc and Aisley were both admirable main characters that I had a wonderful time following along with. They were both loyal, courageous and driven by a desire to do the right thing, no matter the cost. The family dynamics between Aisley, her siblings and their parents was so compelling that I felt like I was right there with our heroine, struggling alongside her. The host of side characters also added a delightful diversity of personalities and manner of speaking. I especially enjoyed Rheged and his humorous contribution to the story! Throw in a deliciously dastardly Viking villain, a sweet romance and an unforgivable betrayal, and this story had everything in it to make me unable to put it down! What an amazing read! I am so happy to have discovered this novel and I will be absolutely looking into reading more by this author! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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