Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

The sixth gripping installment in Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series, The Death of Kings continues the epic saga of England’s turbulent birth—hailed as “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London).

This thrilling novel also serves as the foundation for The Last Kingdom, the acclaimed television series.

As the ninth century draws to a close, Alfred the Great is dying, and his dream of a united England hangs by a thread. His chosen successor, Prince Edward, faces rivals among the Saxons and a looming Viking threat from the north. With the kingdom teetering on the edge of chaos, the future is uncertain.

Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a fierce warrior born a Saxon but raised by Vikings, stands at a crossroads. Bound by loyalty to Alfred but driven by his own ambitions, he has yet to swear fealty to Edward. As war and treachery close in, Uhtred must decide: will he seize his long-lost ancestral lands and forge his own path, or will he take up Alfred’s cause and fight for the fate of England? His choice will shape history—and his own destiny—forever.

Details:

• ISBN: 9780007331802
• Pages: 335
• Publisher: Clays Limited
• Format: Hardcover