Death of Kings

As the ninth century wanes, England stands on the brink of chaos as King Alfred approaches his final days. With his passing, the realm faces renewed threats from rival Saxon claimants and ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. Saxon warlord Uhtred of Bebbanburg finds himself torn between conflicting loyalties and personal oaths as the fragile dream of a united English kingdom hangs in the balance.

by Bernard Cornwell

HarperCollins Publishers Limited · First published 2011 · 357 pages