Death of Kings

Book 6: Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales)

by Bernard Cornwell

Genres: Action & Adventure; Historical Fiction; War & Military

Synopsis

As the 9th century wanes, King Alfred is dying and his passing threatens the island of Britain to renewed warfare. Alfred wants his son, Edward, to succeed him but there are other Saxon claimants to the throne. As the king's warrior, Uhtred knows that he will either be the means of making Alfred's dream of a united and Christian England come to pass or be responsible for condemning it to oblivion.

Release date: May 1, 2012

Publisher: Harper

Print pages: 336