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War Lord

By Bernard Cornwell
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
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War Lord by Bernard Cornwell is set during the tumultuous times of the Saxon Chronicles, focusing on the life of Uhtred of Bebbanburg. It captures the struggle for power in England as Uhtred confronts new threats and old rivals, all while trying to reclaim his ancestral lands. The book is a blend of historical events and personal drama, illustrating a changing landscape on the brink of the formation of a united England.
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War Lord

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 …

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, the epic new historical fiction book for 2020

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A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now.

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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War Lord by Bernard Cornwell receives high praise for its riveting narrative, epic conclusion, and vivid battle scenes. Reviewers compare it to Game of Thrones for its realism and thrilling portrayal of England’s creation story. Critics commend Cornwell’s masterful storytelling and characterisation, highlighting his ability to bring history to life with a depth that captivates readers.

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ISBN: 9780008183981

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 400

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Bernard Cornwell Fiction General Fiction Historical 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.

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