"I haven't even heard of Edward the Elder." "Few people have. Edward is a forgotten King of England and deserves much more credit than he has received. Let me tell you about him." History is Leo's favourite subject in school, and when he learns of the Saxon King, Edward the Elder, son of Alfred the Great and his amazing achievements he can't help but be fascinated. Edward has ambitions to not only be King of Wessex but to regain the land taken by the Vikings during his father's reign. To achieve this, he has the support of his sister the warrior Queen of Mercia, Athelflaed. Meanwhile, the Saxons at Maldon in Essex are threatened by Viking invaders and the prominent leading family there, who become tied up with these dramatic events, become closely connected to King Edward. The Forgotten King is a historical novel reflecting the life and times of the true first king of England, in all but name, bringing to life a lesser-known area of English History to transport readers back in time.

The 20 circular walks you find here are a gateway to all the things that make Suffolk so special - from rolling farmland and quaint villages to iconic coastal locations and sleepy woodland paths. These short walks, all between 2 and 51/2 miles in length, explore the charm and natural beauty of Suffolk's varied landscapes. At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * *Characterful coastal locations at Southwold and Aldeburgh * *Picture-postcard villages including Polstead, Chelsworth and Laxfield * *Walks into history at medieval Lavenham and Anglo-Saxon burial site Sutton Hoo * *A chance to spot wildlife at RSPB Minsmere and Hollesley * *Walks at grand estates near Ickworth House and Somerleyton Hall ALL THE WALKS INCLUDE: * *Recommended local pubs * *Numbered route map and directions * *Parking info and how to get there * *Points of interest along the way * *Places to visit nearby

The 20 walks in this pocket book are centred on a broad variety of good, and in some cases award-winning, pubs. The circular walks vary in length from 3 to 5.5 miles and take you through some of the best countryside in England. The routes include historic market towns such as Nayland, which appears in the Doomsday Book, the sand dunes and sea views of Walberswick, Willy Lotts Cottage made famous by the painting The Hay Wain by John Constable and the stunning meadows, woods and farmland around Constable Country.