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The No.1 Sunday Times bestsellerIN THE FINAL RECKONING, CHOOSE YOUR SIDE CAREFULLY…The epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series.After years fighting to reclaim his rightful home, Uhtred of Bebbanburg has returned to Northumbria. With his loyal band of warriors and a new woman by his side, his household is secure – yet Uhtred is far from safe. Beyond the walls of his impregnable fortress, a battle for power rages.To the south, King Æthelstan has unified the three kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia – and now eyes a bigger prize. To the north, King Constantine and other Scottish and Irish leaders seek to extend their borders and expand their dominion.Caught in the eye of the storm is Uhtred. Threatened and bribed by all sides, he faces an impossible choice: stay out of the struggle, risking his freedom, or throw himself into the cauldron of war and the most terrible battle Britain has ever experienced. Only fate can decide the outcome.The epic story of how England was made concludes in WAR LORD, the magnificent finale to the Last Kingdom series.Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Matthew Harffy and Ken Follett.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg, having finally returned to his ancestral home, finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict between warring kingdoms. Having secured his household, Uhtred is drawn into the struggle for power that engulfs Britain. King Æthelstan seeks to unify the land under his rule, while northern leaders aim to expand their dominion. Uhtred must choose whether to remain neutral and risk his freedom or join the fray in what promises to be Britain's most terrible battle.
War Lord is the highly anticipated conclusion to Bernard Cornwell's acclaimed Last Kingdom series, drawing significant attention from fans of historical fiction. The novel is praised for its epic scope and the culmination of Uhtred of Bebbanburg's long saga. Readers anticipate a dramatic and action-packed finale, consistent with Cornwell's established style of vivid historical battles and complex character arcs. The book is expected to deliver a satisfying resolution to the overarching narrative, exploring themes of nation-building and personal destiny.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-10-15
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0008183953
ISBN-13:
9780008183950
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