The Abbot's Tale

Conn Iggulden

May 2018 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

In the year 937, the new king of England, a grandson of Alfred the Great, readies himself to go to war in the north. His dream of a united kingdom of all England will stand or fall on one field—on the passage of a single day. At his side is the priest Dunstan of Glastonbury, full of ambition and wit (perhaps enough to damn his soul). His talents will take him from the villages of Wessex to the royal court, to the hills of Rome—from exile to exaltation. Through Dunstan’s vision, by his guiding hand, England will either come together as one great country or fall back into anarchy and misrule . . . From one of our finest historical writers, The Abbott’s Tale is an intimate portrait of a priest and performer, a visionary, a traitor and confessor to kings—the man who can change the fate of England.

Ratings and reviews

I am voluntarily submitting my honest review after receiving an ARC of this ebook via NetGalley, This sweeping epic takes place during the crucial founding years early in Britain's history. Our hero, Dunstan, is portrayed with a great deal of sensitivity, with all his frailties and flaws, allowing the reader to see him as a very human figure, despite his great accomplishments. While this book failed to fully capture my attention early on, I am glad I persevered, as I did really enjoy the latter half of the book. Fans of historical fiction, particularly those interested in England's early history or the Vikings, should enjoy this book.

About the author

Conn Iggulden is one of the most acclaimed authors of historical fiction writing today. Among numerous bestselling novels, he is the author of The Abbot’s Tale, The Falcon of Sparta, The Gates of Athens, Protector, The Lion, and Empire, all available from Pegasus Books. Conn lives in London.