Sword of Kings, Bernard Cornwell
Sword of Kings, Bernard Cornwell
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Sword of Kings
A Novel

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Bernard Cornwell, Matt Bates

Unabridged: 13 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/26/2019


Synopsis

The twelfth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England—""superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening” (Washington Post), and  the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series.It is a time of political turmoil once more as the fading King Edward begins to lose control over his successors and their supporters. There are two potential heirs—possibly more—and doubt over whether the once separate states of Wessex and Mercia will hold together . Despite attempts at pulling him into the political fray, Uhtred of Bebbanburg cares solely about his beloved Northumbria and its continuing independence from southern control.But an oath is a strong, almost sacred commitment and such a promise had been exchanged between Uhtred and Aethelstan, his onetime companion in arms and now a potential king. Uhtred was tempted to ignore the demands of the oath and stay in his northern fastness, leaving the quarrelling Anglo-Saxons to sort out their own issues.  But an attack on him by a leading supporter of one of the candidates and an unexpected appeal for help from another, drives Uhtred with a small band of warriors south, into the battle for kingship—and England’s fate.

About Bernard Cornwell

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucia on October 14, 2019

Not many authors are able to write 12 books series and still keep it engaging and thrilling read. Bernard Cornwell can. The Saxon Stories is the best historical fiction series I have ever read and my fascination with main character Uhtred grows with every instalment. If you are new to this series, d......more

Goodreads review by Dana on January 06, 2020

I want the next one.... Please!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 31, 2019

I’m a little depressed after finishing this. I just realized I have to wait at least another year for a new Uhtred book. Also – I think the tone of these books is getting darker. In Sword of Kings, Uhtred is called upon for help from Edward’s queen, Eadigfu. She believes Aethelhem and her step-son Ae......more

Goodreads review by Diamond on April 15, 2022

I enjoyed this read very much. This is the best book of the series, in my opinion. I highly recommend this book to all.......more

Goodreads review by Bill on October 10, 2019

Bernard Cornwell's legendary creation Uhtred of Bebbanburg returns for the 12th novel in The Last Kingdom series. Cornwell brings us the usual mixture of historical fact & fiction, wonderful characters (old & new) & superb action. After only a few pages I already felt totally immersed in Uhtred's wor......more