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The Dragon and the Raven, or The Days of King Alfred, is an 1886 historical adventure novel by the English writer G. A. Henty. It is set during the ninth-century wars between Alfred of Wessex and Danish invaders and follows young protagonists through military campaigns and political upheaval.
The book combines fictional adventure with a retelling of events from the reign of King Alfred for readers of historical fiction.
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How good is The Dragon and the Raven?
The Dragon and the Raven scores 5.75/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Adventure Novel category. Readable Henty Saxon adventure with period appeal, but limited depth and dated boys-own conventions cap consensus.
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