{"product_id":"last-kingdom-saxon-tales-4-6-3-books-collection-set-bernard-cornwell-fiction-paperback","title":"The Last Kingdom Saxon Tales Series 4-6 3 Books Collection Set by Bernard Cornwell - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSword Song\u003cbr\u003eThe Burning Land\u003cbr\u003eDeath of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Harper Paperbacks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis three-book set collects the fourth, fifth, and sixth novels in Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales series -- Sword Song, The Burning Land, and Death of Kings -- the basis for the hit TV series The Last Kingdom. Set in the late ninth and early tenth centuries, the novels follow Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he fights for a fragile Wessex under King Alfred, then navigates the uncertain succession following the king's death. Cornwell blends ferocious battle scenes with sharp political intrigue and lived-in historical detail, tracing England's violent path toward unity. A must-have set for readers wanting three straight chapters of Uhtred's saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross Sword Song, The Burning Land, and Death of Kings, Bernard Cornwell continues one of the most acclaimed sagas in modern historical fiction, tracing Uhtred of Bebbanburg's journey into a seasoned commander shaping the fate of Wessex. Sword Song opens in 885 with England split between the Danish north and Saxon south; King Alfred sends Uhtred to seize London, entangling him with Aethelred's ambitious wife, Aethelflaed. The Burning Land pushes into the late ninth century as Alfred's health declines and the Danes sense a fresh chance to strike at a weakened Wessex. Death of Kings closes out this trio with Alfred's death and the perilous transition of power to his son Edward, as rival claimants and renewed Viking pressure threaten decades of hard-won unity. Throughout, Cornwell balances brutal, meticulously researched battle scenes with intimate character drama, exploring loyalty, faith, and the compromises required to forge a nation. Uhtred remains torn between the pagan gods he honors and the Christian kings he serves, making him one of historical fiction's most compelling heroes. Together, these three books mark the narrative midpoint of the Saxon Tales, deepening the stakes of earlier volumes -- an excellent entry point for new readers and a satisfying read for longtime fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollects three consecutive Saxon Tales novels in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new copies, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Uhtred through pivotal battles and a succession crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasis for the hit TV show The Last Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for historical fiction fans and series completists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSword Song — Uhtred is sent by King Alfred to seize London from the Danes.\u003cbr\u003eThe Burning Land — With Alfred's health failing, Uhtred faces renewed Viking incursions.\u003cbr\u003eDeath of Kings — Alfred's death throws the succession into chaos, forcing Uhtred to choose sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernard Cornwell was born in London and worked in television before moving to the United States, where a work-permit issue prompted him to write his first novel. He has since become one of the world's most widely read historical fiction authors, best known for the Saxon Tales -- the basis for the television series The Last Kingdom -- as well as the Richard Sharpe novels. Renowned for pairing meticulous historical research with fast-paced, character-driven storytelling, Cornwell brings the Viking Age and the making of England to life with vividness, earning a devoted readership worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for historical fiction fans, gifting for birthdays or summer reading, this set delivers three consecutive chapters of Uhtred's saga in one paperback collection. Ideal for readers who loved the TV series and want to dive into the books, or for fans filling gaps in their Saxon Tales library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard Cornwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172045332854,"sku":"MAN-9789124187415","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/last-kingdom-saxon-tales-4-6-bernard-cornwell-paperback.jpg?v=1785827489","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/last-kingdom-saxon-tales-4-6-3-books-collection-set-bernard-cornwell-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}