War Lord by Bernard Cornwell is the final installment in The Saxon Stories series, following the life of Uhtred of Bebbanburg. The book delves into a pivotal moment in AD 938 where Uhtred, a pagan Dane who has always stood by his oath, must once again step in to protect the young Saxon king Athelstan and thwart an army of enemies aiming to destroy the dream of unification in England. The narrative vividly portrays the violence of battle and the complexities of alliances, all told from the perspective of Uhtred reminiscing on his extraordinary life.
War Lord takes readers on a journey through a period of English history that is relatively unknown, providing a glimpse into the forging of England from different peoples with opposing religions and languages. Bernard Cornwell's masterful storytelling brings to life both real and fictional characters in a way that immerses readers in the shield walls, battles, and political intrigues of the time, making them feel like they are right there alongside the characters, facing enemies mere inches away.
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The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and the epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series.
A divided kingdom
An impossible choice
The ultimate battle . . .
After a lifetime of fighting, the great warrior Lord Uhtred is ready to hang up his sword. But as long as the kingdom remains divided, peace is fragile - and Uhtred will never be safe in his Northumbrian fortress.
As kings in the north and south grow more bloodthirsty for power, history marches inexorably towards war. And Uhtred has no choice but to throw himself into the fire.
In the most terrible battle Britain has ever experienced, with the kingdom's future resting on a knife edge, Uhtred takes his stand on one side of the shield wall. Only fate will decide the outcome…
'Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell' LEE CHILD
War Lord is the epic conclusion to the globally bestselling Last Kingdom series.
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