Bernicia

By Amelia E. Barr

Book Overview

Bernicia is a historical fiction novel written by Amelia E. Barr. The story is set in the early medieval period in the Kingdom of Bernicia, which is located in what is now northern England and southern Scotland. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Ethelfleda, who is the daughter of the King of Bernicia. Ethelfleda is a strong and independent woman who is determined to protect her people and her kingdom from invaders.The story begins with Ethelfleda's childhood and her close relationship with her mother, who dies when Ethelfleda is still young. As she grows up, Ethelfleda becomes more involved in the affairs of the kingdom and learns about the political and military challenges facing Bernicia. She becomes a skilled warrior and strategist, and eventually becomes the queen of Bernicia.Throughout the novel, Ethelfleda faces many challenges, including battles with invading armies, political intrigue, and personal struggles. She also experiences love and loss, and must navigate the complicated relationships between the various kingdoms and factions in the region.Overall, Bernicia is a compelling and well-researched historical novel that brings to life the fascinating world of early medieval England and Scotland. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the power of a strong woman to lead and protect her people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162774169
• ISBN13: 9781162774169
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"