The Book of Dreams
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Betrayal and treachery, The Book of Dreams is the first in Tim Severin's thrilling historical adventure series set in Saxon times.
Saxon Series
Embark on a thrilling historical adventure series set in the tumultuous era of early medieval England. This collection plunges you into a world of betrayal, ambition, and daring quests. Experience the clash of cultures and the fight for survival during a pivotal period of history. It's a captivating journey through a landscape shaped by conflict and courage.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Saxon - The Emperor's Elephant
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Sigwulf, a Saxon prince who has found himself at the court of King Carolus in France, is summoned by the royal advisor. A rare white elephant has been sent as a gift from the Caliph of Baghdad - and Carolus is determined to send an embassy to the Caliph bearing presents of equal prize to encourage good political relations. Sigwulf and his companions Osric and Walo are sent on a deadly mission to search the wild northlands of Europe for the rarest of creatures for the Caliph, including a giant, lethal wild ox, elusive hunting falcons and polar bears. Every animal they capture must be white, the royal colour of Baghdad. But it seems that someone is trying to prevent the embassy from succeeding. As they set out with their menagerie of creatures across the hot, dusty roads to the Middle East, Sigwulf finds them ambushed at every corner
- 3
The Pope's Assassin
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The Pope's Assassin is the third book in Tim Severin's thrilling historical adventure series set in Saxon times.