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The Burning Land

By Bernard Cornwell
Series: Last Kingdom (Formerly Saxon Tales)
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The Burning Land is the fifth book in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Saxon Tales series, following the epic saga of England's formation. Set at the end of the ninth century, it chronicles the struggles of Uhtred, a reluctant warlord tasked with defending Wessex against invading Danes. Following a victory marred by tragedy, Uhtred breaks with King Alfred and aligns himself with Viking forces, plotting an invasion of Wessex that unfolds with unexpected twists. This gripping narrative blends historical drama with vivid battle scenes and complex loyalties.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction rich in action and political intrigue, fans of the Saxon Tales series, and viewers of the television adaptation The Last Kingdom. Its authentic portrayal of England's turbulent early medieval period also appeals to enthusiasts of British history.

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In the fifth volume in the bestselling Saxon Tales series, Cornwell--the reigning king of historical fiction ("USA Today")--resumes the saga of the birth of England, and of the brilliant king who made it possible: Alfred the Great.

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The fifth instalment of Bernard Cornwell's New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales chronicles the epic saga of the making of England, "like Game of Thrones, but real" (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.

At the end of the ninth century, with King Alfred of Wessex in ill health and his heir still an untested youth, it falls to Alfred's reluctant warlord Uhtred to outwit and outbattle the invading enemy Danes, led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair. But the sweetness of Uhtred's victory is soured by tragedy, forcing him to break with the Saxon king.

Joining the Vikings, allied with his old friend Ragnar—and his old foe Haesten—Uhtred devises a strategy to invade and conquer Wessex itself. But fate has very different plans.

Bernard Cornwell's The Burning Land is an irresistible new chapter in his epic story of the birth of England and the legendary king who made it possible.

Series: Last Kingdom (Formerly Saxon Tales)

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060888763

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Illustration: Maps; Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Bernard Cornwell is the author of over fifty novels, including the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales, which serve as the basis for the hit Netflix series The Last Kingdom. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina.

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