Wulnoth the Wanderer: A Story of King Alfred of England

"Wulnoth the Wanderer: A Story of King Alfred of England" by Herbert Inman is a historical fiction that chronicles Wulnoth's escapades, as a thrall's son, amidst the tumultuous era of King Alfred's reign in England. The story intricately weaves themes of friendship, devotion, and bravery set against a landscape disrupted by Viking conquests and the Saxon's fight to preserve their way of life. The narrative opens with King Hardacnute of Norway and his family, painting a picture of their vulnerable kingdom, while Wyborga the Wise prophecies upcoming troubles for both the king and young Prince Guthred. Wulnoth seeks shelter from the Viking, Berwulf, and quickly befriends Prince Guthred, setting the stage for a journey marked by courage and fate as Wulnoth's path of self-discovery and heroism unfolds.