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After reclaiming Bebbanburg, Uhtred must navigate a fractured England where Mercian rebels threaten King Edward’s authority, Wessex rivals contest the throne, and Norse invaders press their incursion across the realm. Balancing his dual heritage, Uhtred faces mounting pressure as a father, politician, and warrior during a period of rapid change.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Bernard Cornwell
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