Shipping Through the Holidays ☀️📦
Boxing Day Sale Boxing Day
Holiday Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

The Last Kingdom

By Bernard Cornwell
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.27 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 109,906 ratings, 6,267 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell is a thrilling novel set during the Viking invasions of England. It follows a young Saxon nobleman, Uhtred, who is captured and raised by Vikings. As he grows up, Uhtred finds himself torn between the two cultures, facing choices that will influence the future of England.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Last Kingdom. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping historical fiction set in the turbulent 9th century, filled with battles, intrigue, and the rise of a legendary figure. You might like this story for its richly detailed portrayal of Saxon and Viking cultures and its exploration of identity and destiny amidst conflict. If you're drawn to epic narratives with a keen sense of place and history, this might be the perfect read for you.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Last Kingdom

The first 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.

The gripping, bestselling historical fiction series

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The first book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

The Last Kingdom, as seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

In a land torn apart by conflict, an orphan boy has come of age. Raised by the Vikings, deadly enemies of his own Saxon people, Uhtred is a fierce and skilled warrior who kneels to no one.

Alfred – Saxon, king, man of god – fights to hold the throne of the only land still resisting the pagan northerners.

Uhtred and Alfred’s fates are tangled, soaked in blood and blackened by the flames of war. Together they will change history.

Series: The Last Kingdom Series

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Bernard Cornwell is celebrated for his mastery in crafting historical fiction, frequently praised for his thorough research and engaging storytelling. He is regarded as consistently delivering entertaining and highly readable novels, amidst a backdrop of various challenges. Critics acknowledge his virtuosity and ability to sustain high-quality writing year after year.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007218011

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

Collections

Bernard Cornwell Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Series: The Last Kingdom Series

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.

Also by Bernard Cornwell

View all

More from Historical Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.