Charles W. Whistler's engrossing historical fiction "Wulfric the Weapon Thane: A Story of the Danish Conquest of East Anglia" transports readers to the turbulent time of the Danish Conquest in East Anglia. The narrative, which takes place in the ninth century, centers on Wulfric, a valiant and tenacious Saxon warrior who plays a crucial role in the resistance movement against the Danish invaders. Readers see the bloody wars, political machinations, and selfless sacrifices that characterized this