The Flame Bearer

As Britain lingers in an uneasy peace, Uhtred of Bebbanburg plots to reclaim the ancestral home stolen by his treacherous uncle and occupied by his cousin. Gathering a small army, he confronts old foes and new adversaries across the divided northern kingdoms. Navigating shifting loyalties and royal politics, he must rely on a lifetime of tactical experience to secure his birthright. Amid fierce conflicts and regional rivalries, his ultimate quest threatens to reshape the fragile balance of power.

by Bernard Cornwell

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers · First published 2016 · 284 pages