The House of Wolf, 9781408731543
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Saxons clash, destinies collide, England’s fate hangs in the balance.
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The House of Wolf

the first in an iconic new historical fiction series from the much loved sir tony robinson

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  • Paperback

    560 pages

  • Release Date

    9 September 2025

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Summary

The House of Wolf: An Epic of Anglo-Saxon England

Sir Tony Robinson - actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team - makes his adult fiction debut with this earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408731543
ISBN-10:1408731541
Series:The House of Aethelwolf
Author:Tony Robinson
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:560
Release Date:9 September 2025
Weight:671g
Dimensions:232mm x 152mm x 40mm
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Critics Review

The House of Wolf sweeps you up into its wonderful Anglo Saxon world and never lets you go. Sir Tony’s debut novel is entirely brilliant, a story and a world, vividly evoked with characters who hold tight to your heart. – Kate Williams, historianA compelling historical epic, rich in character and detail. Every bit as wise, witty and hugely entertaining as you would expect from one of our greatest storytellers. I can’t wait for the next in the series – Mark Billingham, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Tom Thorne seriesPacy and vivid, bloody and funny, The House of Wolf brings to life a medieval world on the brink of sweeping change. This is a page-turner full of unforgettable characters - underpinned by historical intelligence, wit and heart. – Dan Jones, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Essex DogsDriven by a riveting cast of characters, Robinson takes us on a thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal and power, bringing the almighty thrills and terrors of the Anglo-Saxon world vividly to life – Alice Loxton, historian and Sunday Times bestselling author of EighteenA riveting epic that brings the Anglo-Saxon world riotously to life. Fizzes with energy, humour and imagination. – S. J. Parris, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Giordano Bruno seriesThe Anglo-Saxons have never seemed so alive! Immersive, rich in detail and epic in scale - not to mention very funny. A great read! – Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange

About The Author

Tony Robinson

Sir Tony Robinson is one of Britain’s foremost faces of popular history through presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4’s archaeology series Time Team and as the creator of the worldwide icon Baldrick in Blackadder. In a varied and international career, he has won two RTS awards, a BAFTA and the International Prix Jeunesse. He is the author of over 30 children’s books and several adult non-fiction books, including his autobiography, No Cunning Plan. An ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society since 2008, Sir Tony has been awarded eight honorary degrees and received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013. The House of Wolf is his first adult novel.

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