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King Alfred is dying and his passing threatens the island of Britain to renewed warfare. Alfred wants his son, Edward, to succeed him but there are other Saxon claimants to the throne as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north.
Uhtred′s loyalty -- and his vows -- were to Alfred, not to his son, and despite his long years of service to Alfred, he is still not committed to the Saxon cause. His own desire is to reclaim his long lost lands and castle to the north. But the challenge to him, as the king′s warrior, is that he knows that he will either be the means of making Alfred′s dream of a united and Christian England come to pass or be responsible for condemning it to oblivion.
This novel is a dramatic story of the power of tribal commitment and the terrible difficulties of divided loyalties.
Industry Reviews
Praise for THE BURNING LAND:
'Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed'
The Times
Praise for AZINCOURT:
'This is a magnificent and gory work' Daily Mail
'The historical blockbuster of the year' Evening Standard
'If Bernard Cornwell was born to write one book, this is it. No other historical novelist has acquired such a mastery of the minutiae of warfare in centuries past' Daily Telegraph
'A runaway success' Observer
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
'The characterisation, as ever, is excellent...And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war' Sunday Telegraph
This is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution' News of the World
'He's called a master story-teller. Really he's cleverer than that' Telegraph
ISBN: 9780007331802
ISBN-10: 0007331800
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
Published: 1st August 2012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 384
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 2.5 x 13 x 19.9
Weight (kg): 0.28

Bernard Cornwell
What genres does Bernard Cornwell write in?
Cornwell writes historical fiction with a strong military focus, including adventure novels set during the Napoleonic Wars, the Anglo-Saxon era, medieval Europe (including Agincourt), and Arthurian Britain.
What are Bernard Cornwell's main series and notable standalone novels?
His major series include the Sharpe novels (Napoleonic era), the Saxon Chronicles/Last Kingdom series, and the Grail Quest series. He has also written Arthurian novels and standalone historical novels such as Azincourt and The Fort.
How should I read the Last Kingdom (Saxon Chronicles) series?
Begin with The Last Kingdom (Saxon Chronicles / Last Kingdom Book 1) and continue in series order: The Pale Horseman (Book 2), The Lords of the North (Book 3), Sword Song (Book 4), The Burning Land (Book 5), Death of Kings (Book 6), and The Pagan Lord (Book 7).
Where is a good place for a new reader to start with Cornwell's work?
Start with a series that matches your preferred setting: for Anglo-Saxon history, begin with The Last Kingdom (Book 1); for Napoleonic action, try one of the Sharpe novels; for medieval treasure/adventure, try the Grail Quest opener Harlequin.
Are Cornwell's books historically accurate?
Cornwell’s novels are historical fiction grounded in real events, battles, and periods. He blends documented history with fictional characters and plots, providing detailed period and military accuracy alongside invented elements for storytelling.
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