The twelfth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling Saxon Tales series chronicling the epic story of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for the hit Netflix series The Last Kingdom. His blood is Saxon His heart is Viking His battleground is England “Perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today” (Washington Post), Bernard Cornwell has dazzled and entertained readers and critics with his prolific string of page-turning bestsellers. Of all his protagonists, however, none is as beloved as Uhtred of Bebbanburg. In this epic twelfth novel he continues Uhtred’s conquests and challenges, bringing the birth of Britain to glorious life.
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell is a renowned British author known for his historical fiction works, particularly his Sharpe series set during the Napoleonic Wars. His writing style is vivid and immersive, bringing history to life with meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Cornwell's contributions to literature include popularizing historical fiction and inspiring a new generation of readers.
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