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.
"Uhtred's adventures are thrilling to read. It is not necessary to
have read the previous books in the series, as each is
self-sustaining. The creation of the world of the ninth century by
Cornwell is extraordinary. His attention to detail is wonderful.
There is not a moment of this book that anyone who loves to read
about personal armed combat and conquest will find boring." -
Roanoke Times
"Glorious." - Entertainment Weekly
"Splendid...Cornwell...breathes life into ancient history with
disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence." -
Publishers Weekly
"Rousing...Of course, all plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell
does not disappoint as Uhtred and his beloved Danish foster brother
Ragnar engage their sworn enemy, Kjartan the Cruel, in one final,
horrible battle." - Booklist
"Excellent sport... from the expert." - Kirkus, starred review
"For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels
featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell
should be at the very top of your list...The Saxon Chronicles is
very possibly his best...Wildy exciting...Cornwell keeps the pace
crackling." - USA Today
"So soaked with blood and testosterone that it reads like a
sword-and-sorcery fantasy, parlaying flamboyant violence and
never-ending conflict into simple, unruly fun....There are bawdy
insults and simmering feuds, betrayals and a woman worthy of
Uhtred's love. And a fine promise from Cornwell: Uhtred's wars are
not over." - Arizona Republic
"Superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening." -
Washington Post
Set in A.D. 878, Cornwell's splendid third Saxon novel (after The Pale Horseman and The Last Kingdom) chronicles the adventures of 21-year-old Saxon warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who believes "my swords could win me the whole world." Uhtred, who despite his Danish upbringing supported King Alfred of Wessex in the fight against the Danes in The Pale Horseman, helps free Guthred, an enslaved Dane, who proclaims himself king of Northumbria. "Fate is inexorable," Uhtred constantly bemoans as he attempts to destroy such enemies as Kjartan the Cruel, Sven the One-Eyed and ?lfric (Uhtred's thief of an uncle) and woos his beloved Gisela, Guthred's Valkyrie-like sister. Uhtred must overcome many challenges, notably King Guthred's shocking betrayal that leads to Uhtred's spending two years as a shipboard slave. Cornwell, best known for his Sharpe series (Sharpe's Battle, etc.), breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence. (Jan.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
In this third title in "The Saxon Chronicles" series (after Last Kingdom and Pale Horseman), Cornwell continues the saga of Uhtred, a ninth-century Saxon warrior. At the end of the second book, King Alfred released Uhtred from service and sent him north to claim a meager patch of land. But the hotheaded warrior had made far too many enemies, and his retreat from the battlefield proves short-lived. When Alfred needs Uhtred's services to solidify the Christian Saxons' hold on Britain, Uhtred once again finds himself at the frontlines of battle with the land-hungry Danes. This battle culminates in a midnight raid on an impregnable Danish stronghold, thus establishing Saxon rule in the north, as well as the south, of Britain. Once again, Cornwell proves himself a master of historical fiction, weaving a tale of bloodthirsty warfare, honor, and occasional unexpected moments of laugh-out-loud humor. With the cliffhanger ending, fans can expect yet another title in this wonderful series. Recommended for all public libraries. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 9/15/06.]-Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Municipal Libs., AK Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
"Glorious." -- Entertainment Weekly"Splendid...Cornwell...breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence." -- Publishers Weekly"So soaked with blood and testosterone that it reads like a sword-and-sorcery fantasy, parlaying flamboyant violence and never-ending conflict into simple, unruly fun....There are bawdy insults and simmering feuds, betrayals and a woman worthy of Uhtred's love. And a fine promise from Cornwell: Uhtred's wars are not over." -- Arizona Republic"Uhtred's adventures are thrilling to read. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series, as each is self-sustaining. The creation of the world of the ninth century by Cornwell is extraordinary. His attention to detail is wonderful. There is not a moment of this book that anyone who loves to read about personal armed combat and conquest will find boring." -- Roanoke Times"Excellent sport... from the expert." -- Kirkus, starred review"Rousing...Of course, all plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell does not disappoint as Uhtred and his beloved Danish foster brother Ragnar engage their sworn enemy, Kjartan the Cruel, in one final, horrible battle." -- Booklist"For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell should be at the very top of your list...The Saxon Chronicles is very possibly his best...Wildy exciting...Cornwell keeps the pace crackling." -- USA Today
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