War Lord
The gripping conclusion to a historical epic
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:27th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
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The epic conclusion to the Last Kingdom series, War Lord follows Uhtred as he faces impossible choices and a monumental battle for Britain's future.
In War Lord, the gripping conclusion to the Last Kingdom series, readers are taken on a journey through a divided kingdom where the stakes have never been higher. The great warrior, Lord Uhtred, has fought tirelessly throughout his life and is finally contemplating laying down his sword. However, the fragile peace in Northumbria is threatened by the ambitions of kings who are increasingly hungry for power. Uhtred's desire for safety clashes with the reality of his world, where conflict looms on the horizon.
As tensions escalate, Uhtred finds himself compelled to enter the fray once more. The narrative builds toward an inevitable confrontation, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance. The battle will be unlike any other, and Uhtred must choose his side in a war that could define the future of Britain. His journey is not just about survival but also about the legacy he will leave behind.
War Lord promises to deliver an unforgettable climax to the beloved series, filled with rich historical detail and emotional depth. With fate playing a crucial role in the outcome of the impending battle, readers will be left on the edge of their seats, wondering how Uhtred's story will ultimately unfold. The masterful storytelling of Cornwell shines through, ensuring that this epic conclusion is one that fans will not want to miss.
‘Cornwell superfans should look out’ BBC History Magazine
‘England’s creation story finally comes to an epic conclusion’ History Revealed
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES
‘Like Game of Thrones, but real’ OBSERVER
'Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles' THE TIMES
‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive’ George R.R. Martin
‘He’s called a master storyteller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ TELEGRAPH
‘A reminder of just how good a writer he is’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ Lee Child
‘Cornwell’s skill [is] in ageing his warrior-hero, who now creaks as he fights and is haunted by those he has loved and lost’ THE TIMES
‘The master still adding to his wonderful Saxon Chronicles’ SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE
‘Legendary … excellent storytelling, as ever’ SUNDAY SPORT
'A violent, absorbing historical saga, deeply researched and thoroughly imagined' WASHINGTON POST
ISBN: 9780008183981
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm
Weight: 350g
400 pages