Oscar’s Tale is that of a Saxon boy who sets out to find and rescue his father who has been taken by Viking slavers.
The story begins in 877, just prior to the Viking attack on Chippenham in which King Alfred was routed. Against this backdrop, Oscar is obliged to set out on his all but impossible quest and quickly becomes embroiled in all that’s going on in Wessex at this turbulent time, culminating in him playing a small but important part in the battle at Edington.
But this is not just a story about blood thirsty battles and fearsome warriors, it’s about a boy struggling to live up to his father’s reputation as a warrior and trying to find his place in a dangerous and uncertain world. For that, he is forced to confront many dangers and earn the respect of others who are far above his station. Along the way he also finds love – albeit at a cost far higher than most would have been willing to pay.
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‘For is it not the wish of every man that his son will achieve more in life than he did?’
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‘Bishop consistently captures the essence of place and time in all his books, and this one is no exception. His dedication to historical accuracy is worthy of praise.
This is a superbly written novel whose characters will linger in the heart long after the last page’
The Coffee Pot Book Club
It’s almost like other books are written in monochrome and Chris Bishop writes in glorious technicolour, magically bringing history to life in front of my eyes.’
Michelle – thebookmagnet
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