Uhtreds Feast, Bernard Cornwell
Uhtreds Feast, Bernard Cornwell
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Uhtred's Feast
Inside the World of The Last Kingdom

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Matt Bates

Unabridged: 4 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/14/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

In this engaging social history New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal), completes his epic Last Kingdom series with this companion book featuring three exclusive short stories and sixty recipes that bring Uhtred’s world to life as never before.My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred . . . The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this lively compendium, Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtred’s realm, illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn’t fully explore in his novels.Uhtred’s Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a fascinating, detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty. With his narrative flair, Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes to weapons to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield—Uhtred as a young boy, as Alfred’s advisor, and as prince.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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 Bill on June 10, 2023

After an outstanding series of novels, featuring Uhtred of Bebbanburg, Bernard Cornwell's Last Kingdom series came to an end in 2020. However, here we have a curious new book from Cornwell featuring 80 Anglo-Saxon recipes by Suzanne Pollak, some wonderful historical insights & three brand new short......more

Goodreads review by Todd on December 03, 2023

All the medieval gore and fun you expect from this series, just in three shorter stories......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on January 09, 2024

It is something of an addendum to the Uhtred books I enjoyed through the years from Bernard Cornwell. There is assortment of miscellaneous factoids and a "boatload" of Viking recipes. Library Loan......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on October 27, 2023

Enjoyed the mixture of the Uhtred stories plus the Anglo-Saxon recipes......more