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The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.
A hero will be forged from this broken land.
As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.
A fragile peace is about to be broken...
King Alfred's son Edward and formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms' greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Æthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred's own daughter married to Ivarson's brother, who can be trusted?
In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior's courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.
Industry Reviews
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
'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
'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: 9780007504091
ISBN-10: 0007504098
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
Published: 23rd May 2016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 368
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 20 x 13 x 3
Weight (kg): 0.26

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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