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Sword of Kings

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 12

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Sword of Kings

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Matt Bates
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England is in turmoil as Vikings and Saxons battle for territory. Rumours build about the fatal sickness of the King, and the country awaits an heir.

A violent clash at sea forces the warrior lord Uhtred to lead his men from his Northumbrian fortress to London and plunge into the eye of the storm. For two kings claim the empty throne and a new kingdom cannot be born without bloodshed.

Uhtred’s sword will leave one king dead and the other victorious. But sometimes it is hard to know the will of the gods....

©2019 Bernard Cornwell (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Royalty Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction England War Viking

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Critic reviews

‘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
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Loved the suspenses in this book. The barley field, the chase at sea and into the tidal river, the last battle scene the huge scary warrior dude 😂

Cliff hangers !

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yet again I have been taken to the land of Uttred and the battles he had

stunning story telling

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I love the stories of Uhtred, this book does not disappoint, I could not put this down.....

Popsadaisy

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A vulnerable Uhtred is humbled but manages through sheer bloody mindedness to triumph once more.

Aged but victorious

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Another great book in the Last Kingdom series. Only after listening to it, had I realized how I had missed listening to the adventures of Uhtred! Hard to stop listening. All the best qualities of the series are present in this latest book.
Highly recommended.

As good as ever

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Another great story from the life of Uhtred and the birth of the country ENGLAND.

sword of kings

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A cracking read continuing the saga of Uhtred. The narrator is excellent, as always, and the tale is well-paced and forceful. If this saga ever ends, I will have to start again with book one. I hope I don’t have to - roll on the next episode! Highly recommended.

Long live Uhtred!

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I adore this series, each novel brings something new despite the familiar tones. Uthred grows in wit as he grows in age. He is more cautious now but it feels like a totally natural progression. I simply cannot wait to read the next, although I will be sad when it is over.

Wiser than ever

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Bernard Cornwall is the best
Read it. It is Uthred as we know him.

Very good.

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As always Bernard Cornwall delivers a great book, with a solid story line. Can't wait for the next book.

Sword of Kings, a great book

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