The Edge on the Sword is by Rebecca Tingle. Great Old English historical fiction. Flaed is the daughter of King Alfred the Great and has just been betrothed to his good friend Ethelred, a man her father's age that she has never met. Their alliance will cement the friendship between their kingdoms and they live in dangerous times. As she sets out to her marriage with her bodyguard, Red, and a small group of guards she is attacked by her father's enemies who want to stop her marriage. Based on a true historical figure, this is a great story of growing up, bravery, love, and duty.
Ratings: 7th grade - 8 out of 10.
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