The Empty Throne
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The Empty Throne
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The Empty Throne
The eighth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and 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.
The gripping historical adventure
A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now.
The eighth 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.
In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.
The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no apparent heir. His wife is a born leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her greatest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
An empty throne leaves the kingdom exposed to rival West Saxons and to the Vikings, who are on a bloody rampage once more.
A hero is needed, a hero who has been in battle all his life, who can destroy the double threat to Mercia. A hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation…
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
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The The Empty Throne by Bernard Cornwell is highly praised for its gripping and immersive battle scenes, bringing history vividly to life. Critics commend Cornwell for his masterful command over historical narrative, drawing comparisons to Game of Thrones for its tense and powerful storytelling. The writing is consistently described as compelling and expertly crafted.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780007504190
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.
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