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Enter a saga of heroic proportions as you journey through the annals of history to a time when England's fate hung in the balance. In an age when marauding Vikings swept down from the frigid North, leaving devastation in their wake, the people of England were in desperate need of a savior.

Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, an unlikely hero emerged. King Alfred, a beacon of hope, rose to the occasion. He united the fractured kingdoms of Britain, meticulously plotted their defense, prayed fervently, and persevered against all odds. Through his unwavering determination, he achieved victory over the Viking invaders, forever altering the course of history.

But Alfred's legacy extends far beyond that crucial moment. His triumph ushered in a literary renaissance, revitalized Britain's infrastructure with the restructuring of roadways, reformed legal codes, and reignited Christian scholarship and worship. His far-reaching accomplishments became the cornerstone upon which Britain's later glories in literature, liturgy, and liberty were built.

"Ben Merkle masterfully weaves a mythic adventure story that ignites the imagination and quickens the heart—a tale made all the more extraordinary by the fact that it is grounded in historical truth!" —George Grant, author of "The Last Crusader" and "The Blood of the Moon"