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Sword of Kings
Series: The Last Kingdom Series
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A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now
An oath of loyalty. Two warring kings. A destiny he didn’t choose…
England is in turmoil as Vikings and Saxons battle for territory. Rumours build about the fatal sickness of the King, and the country awaits an heir.
A violent clash at sea forces the warrior lord Uhtred to lead his men from his Northumbrian fortress to London and plunge into the eye of the storm. For two kings claim the empty throne, and a new kingdom cannot be born without bloodshed.
Uhtred’s sword will leave one king dead and the other victorious. But sometimes it is hard to know the will of the gods…
‘Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ LEE CHILD
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Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell has been praised for its vivid portrayal of a maturing warrior-hero, with The Times highlighting the character's age and haunting past. Sunday Times Magazine appreciates the continuation of Cornwell's exceptional Saxon Chronicles. Sunday Sport commends the legendary storytelling, while reviews for Cornwell in general celebrate his exceptional ability to bring history to life with strong narratives, thrilling battles, and detailed historical context.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008183929
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 400
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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