Bernicia

By Amelia E. Barr

Book Overview

Bernicia is a historical fiction novel written by Amelia E. Barr. The story is set in the 7th century AD, during the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain. The main character, Aethelwin, is a young woman who is forced to flee her home in Northumbria after it is attacked by the invading Saxons.Aethelwin is taken in by a group of monks who are living in the ruins of an old Roman fort. There she meets a young man named Edwin, who is the son of the local chieftain. Despite their different backgrounds, Aethelwin and Edwin fall in love and begin a relationship.However, their happiness is short-lived as they soon find themselves caught up in the conflict between the Saxons and the native Britons. Aethelwin and Edwin must navigate the treacherous political landscape of their time in order to stay alive and protect their loved ones.Throughout the novel, Barr weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a turbulent period in British history. Bernicia is a gripping tale of survival and romance that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure.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: 1417957085
• ISBN13: 9781417957088
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"