Publisher's Synopsis
""Alain of Halfdene"" is a historical novel written by Anna Robeson Brown and published in 1895. The story is set in 11th century England and follows the life of Alain, a young Saxon nobleman who is captured by the Viking raiders and taken to Halfdene, the stronghold of the Viking leader. Alain is forced to adapt to the Viking way of life and eventually becomes a trusted warrior and advisor to Halfdene. However, as the Saxons and Vikings continue to clash, Alain must choose between his loyalty to Halfdene and his love for a Saxon noblewoman. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and love amidst the backdrop of the Viking invasion of England.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.
