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The Last Kingdom
Book 1 of the The Last Kingdom / The Saxon Stories series
See it on Amazon2004Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
Uhtred, an English boy raised by Vikings, becomes a warrior in the war between Wessex and the Danes. The first Saxon Stories novel is a fast-moving tale set in the time of Alfred the Great.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with an epic mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Vikings · War · Anglo-Saxon
Screen adaptation
The Last Kingdom (TV, 2015–2022)
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About the author
Bernard Cornwell13 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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