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368 Pages
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The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.
Peace in Britain has given Uhtred time to cause trouble - for himself. Branded a pagan abomination by the church, he sails north. For, despite suspecting that Viking leader Cnut Longsword will attack the Saxons again, Uhtred is heading for Bebbanburg, fearing that if he does not act now he will never reclaim his stolen birthright.
Yet Uhtred's fate is bound to the Saxons. To Aethelflaed, bright lady of Mercia and to a dead king's dream of England. For great battles must still be fought - and no man is better at that than Uhtred.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg's mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve.
Industry Reviews
THE PAGAN LORD - 'The Times books of the Year 2013' pick
'A tense, powerful and compulsive story' THE TIMES
'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES
'Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles' THE TIMES
'A violent, absorbing historical saga, deeply researched and thoroughly imagined' WASHINGTON POST
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive' George R.R. Martin
'Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed' THE TIMES
'He's called a master storyteller. Really he's cleverer than that' TELEGRAPH
'A reminder of just how good a writer he is' SUNDAY TIMES
'Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell' Lee Child
This is a magnificent and gory work' Daily Mail
'The historical blockbuster of the year' EVENING STANDARD
'A runaway success' OBSERVER
'A master of storytelling' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
This is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution' NEWS OF THE WORLD
ISBN: 9780007331925
ISBN-10: 0007331924
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
Published: 1st August 2014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 368
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 13 x 3
Weight (kg): 0.27

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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