Bernard Cornwell

The Empty Throne (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8)

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ISBN 13:
9780007504190
author:
Bernard Cornwell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harper
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.8 x 3 x 13.1 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Historical,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£7.40

Description

The Empty Throne by Bernard Cornwell In this gripping novel, Bernard Cornwell explores the tumultuous world of 9th-century England. As Aethelred, Lord of the Mercians, draws to a close, his kingdom is plunged into uncertainty. The forces of Wessex and Mercia have united against the Danes, but internal strife and external threats continue to plague Britain's kingdoms. The stage is set for a bitter struggle over the throne, with Uhtred of Bebbanburg at its centre. A warrior of great renown, Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed as his preferred successor, but can she overcome the obstacles in her path and claim the leadership that comes with it? Meanwhile, new enemies emerge on the northern frontier, further destabilizing the already fragile balance of power. Cornwell's masterful storytelling brings to life a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles, set against the backdrop of a country torn apart by invasion and dynastic strife.

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