--- product_id: 8651926 title: "The Pale Horseman: A Novel" price: "€ 24.35" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8651926-the-pale-horseman-a-novel store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Pale Horseman: A Novel **Price:** € 24.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Pale Horseman: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** € 24.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8651926-the-pale-horseman-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Pale Horseman: A Novel [Cornwell, Bernard] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Pale Horseman: A Novel Review: Totally Addicting! I love love love Uhtred of Bebbanburg. What a fierce warrior he is! - Excellent!!!! I'm totally addicted. What an exciting tale of the Vikings and their battles with the Saxons. I love love love Uhtred of Bebbanburg. What a fierce warrior he is! I won’t go into great detail of this awesome book but it continues from the first book and I have to say King Alfred almost loses his kingdom. He finally grows some balls I’d say. I’d also like to note how the Christian religion plays a major roll during this time period. It reminded me of how things were forced upon everyone and were killed if they didn’t convert. I’m so glad our world today isn’t like that, however I think of how close it could be like that again if the Muslims try to force their religion on us by killing all the infidels - but thinking back to that time period, man were those brutal years for every person that lived in that region. In this book the Saxons win back their land after a brutal battle. The battles are descriptively described and will have you hooked on every word. I really liked the shadow queen and was sad to see her killed. Poor Uhtred! Well his Saxon wife is still alive even though she has become practically a Nun. I think Uhtred’s battle of loyalty between the Vikings and the Saxons is very interesting. I know I think I would of told Alfred to go take a flying leap and stuck with the Vikings. The writing is so vivid and is addicting. I could hardly put the book down. In a way, I wish the Vikings would of wiped England off the map just because I hated the way the monks and the way they forced Christianity on everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in God, I just don’t believe in all these different types of Christianity’s. Those Monks literally made stuff up and or had some tale of a miracle of a heroic Saint to get their point across. What’s funny about that is that the Vikings thought it humorous as did I when a lord stated the story of a saint depicted from a picture of an arrow piercing him and the lord protected him and he did not die. So the Vikings tested that theory and stated that if they fired arrows upon the Lord and it didn’t kill him then they’d convert to Christianity. Well, that Lord died as they put 6 arrows through him. (I totally laughed out loud at the ignorance of that Lord) Now sorry but that’s funny and made me think how stupid these people were and how their common sense was out the window gone. Over all this is just an excellent read and I highly recommend it. Review: Fast-paced historical fiction, a fun read! - Fast on the heels of The Last Kingdom, I plunged into the reading of The Pale Horseman, and whether it was just my mood for a fast-paced adventure or just Cornwell's good writing style, I thoroughly enjoyed every word. Sure, there are those moments, when you read a sequel so swiftly after the initial book in a series, when you are re-introduced and phrases feel almost too frequently repeated, but it didn't hinder the tale in its telling. "The poets often sing of that battle, and for once they get something right when they tell of the sword joy, the blade song, the slaughter. ... The battle calm was on me at last and I could do no wrong." We learn more about Uhtred and the way he thinks, and I believe he has matured slowly through this part of the story of Alfred, the last king of an invaded kingdom. If not for a curious mix of bravery, timing, and pure dumb luck, we might never have known an England, and while Alfred himself doesn't inspire much in this reader's heart, his purpose is great. He would not have been granted that moniker by historians if he hadn't been in the right place, at that right time, surrounded by capable and believing fighters. Of course I'm pleased to finish this and already have the bookmark moved to the beginning of the next in this series. Cornwell's writing compels me on, and I enjoy also the curiosity to seek more of the historical knowledge and background that inspired these stories. A rousing adventure, and colorful characters continue to draw me ever onward, to read even more! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #43,549 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Military Historical Fiction #71 in War & Military Action Fiction (Books) #463 in War Fiction (Books) | | Book 2 of 13 | The Last Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (18,364) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.86 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0061144835 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0061144837 | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | December 26, 2006 | | Publisher | Harper Paperbacks | ## Images ![The Pale Horseman: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81J7Ph3CeXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally Addicting! I love love love Uhtred of Bebbanburg. What a fierce warrior he is! *by R***T on July 30, 2017* Excellent!!!! I'm totally addicted. What an exciting tale of the Vikings and their battles with the Saxons. I love love love Uhtred of Bebbanburg. What a fierce warrior he is! I won’t go into great detail of this awesome book but it continues from the first book and I have to say King Alfred almost loses his kingdom. He finally grows some balls I’d say. I’d also like to note how the Christian religion plays a major roll during this time period. It reminded me of how things were forced upon everyone and were killed if they didn’t convert. I’m so glad our world today isn’t like that, however I think of how close it could be like that again if the Muslims try to force their religion on us by killing all the infidels - but thinking back to that time period, man were those brutal years for every person that lived in that region. In this book the Saxons win back their land after a brutal battle. The battles are descriptively described and will have you hooked on every word. I really liked the shadow queen and was sad to see her killed. Poor Uhtred! Well his Saxon wife is still alive even though she has become practically a Nun. I think Uhtred’s battle of loyalty between the Vikings and the Saxons is very interesting. I know I think I would of told Alfred to go take a flying leap and stuck with the Vikings. The writing is so vivid and is addicting. I could hardly put the book down. In a way, I wish the Vikings would of wiped England off the map just because I hated the way the monks and the way they forced Christianity on everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in God, I just don’t believe in all these different types of Christianity’s. Those Monks literally made stuff up and or had some tale of a miracle of a heroic Saint to get their point across. What’s funny about that is that the Vikings thought it humorous as did I when a lord stated the story of a saint depicted from a picture of an arrow piercing him and the lord protected him and he did not die. So the Vikings tested that theory and stated that if they fired arrows upon the Lord and it didn’t kill him then they’d convert to Christianity. Well, that Lord died as they put 6 arrows through him. (I totally laughed out loud at the ignorance of that Lord) Now sorry but that’s funny and made me think how stupid these people were and how their common sense was out the window gone. Over all this is just an excellent read and I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast-paced historical fiction, a fun read! *by W***Y on June 4, 2019* Fast on the heels of The Last Kingdom, I plunged into the reading of The Pale Horseman, and whether it was just my mood for a fast-paced adventure or just Cornwell's good writing style, I thoroughly enjoyed every word. Sure, there are those moments, when you read a sequel so swiftly after the initial book in a series, when you are re-introduced and phrases feel almost too frequently repeated, but it didn't hinder the tale in its telling. "The poets often sing of that battle, and for once they get something right when they tell of the sword joy, the blade song, the slaughter. ... The battle calm was on me at last and I could do no wrong." We learn more about Uhtred and the way he thinks, and I believe he has matured slowly through this part of the story of Alfred, the last king of an invaded kingdom. If not for a curious mix of bravery, timing, and pure dumb luck, we might never have known an England, and while Alfred himself doesn't inspire much in this reader's heart, his purpose is great. He would not have been granted that moniker by historians if he hadn't been in the right place, at that right time, surrounded by capable and believing fighters. Of course I'm pleased to finish this and already have the bookmark moved to the beginning of the next in this series. Cornwell's writing compels me on, and I enjoy also the curiosity to seek more of the historical knowledge and background that inspired these stories. A rousing adventure, and colorful characters continue to draw me ever onward, to read even more! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy *by S***A on April 3, 2026* Great book and just like in the pictures my boyfriend loved it for his birthday I’m grateful I made the right choice because he loves books and he’s been interested in this one and it came in great new condition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8651926-the-pale-horseman-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8651926-the-pale-horseman-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*