The Last Kingdom Saxon Tales Series 7-12 by Bernard Cornwell 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Pagan Lord
The Empty Throne
Warriors of the Storm
The Flame Bearer
War of the Wolf
Sword of Kings

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Series: Saxon Tales (Books 7-12)

Overview
This six-book paperback set collects the second half of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales, following Uhtred of Bebbanburg from The Pagan Lord through Sword of Kings. Spanning novels seven through twelve, it traces England's path toward unification as Saxon kings, Danish invaders, and shifting alliances collide across the ninth and tenth centuries. Uhtred's loyalty is tested by kings he distrusts and enemies he respects, caught between pagan roots and a Christian crown. A strong pick for fans of the television adaptation or for anyone building a complete historical fiction library. It's a rewarding read.

About the Books
Across these six installments, Cornwell deepens the central tensions of the Saxon Tales: the fight for a stable English throne, the burden of leadership on a reluctant warrior, and the friction between pagan tradition and Christian law. The Pagan Lord opens with Uhtred navigating a fragile peace after King Alfred's death, as Edward's rule begins and Danish forces test the borders of Mercia and Northumbria. The Empty Throne turns the crown into a battleground, with Aethelflaed's leadership of Mercia central to holding the fractured kingdoms together. Warriors of the Storm brings renewed Northman incursions and larger battles, while The Flame Bearer sends Uhtred north on a personal mission to reclaim his ancestral fortress at Bebbanburg. War of the Wolf widens the stakes as new enemies emerge, and Sword of Kings closes the arc with Uhtred, older and battle-worn, still fighting to shape the England he helped forge. Together, the six novels form a continuous saga of shield walls, court intrigue, and personal loyalty, grounded in real Anglo-Saxon history and figures like Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Aethelflaed of Mercia. Collected here in matching paperback format, the set rewards longtime readers and newcomers drawn in by the acclaimed television adaptation alike. It offers a satisfying, complete reading experience for anyone who loves immersive historical fiction with real stakes and real history behind every battle and betrayal.

Key Benefits

• Six full novels (books 7-12) of the Saxon Tales in one matching set
• Durable paperback format built for repeated reading
• A continuous saga following Uhtred of Bebbanburg across shifting kingdoms
• Grounded in real Anglo-Saxon history and figures like Alfred the Great
• A great match for fans of the television adaptation
• A thoughtful gift for history buffs and fans of epic fiction

Book-by-Book Guide
The Pagan Lord — Alfred's death shifts the balance of power as Uhtred faces renewed Danish threats.
The Empty Throne — A Mercian succession crisis puts Aethelflaed's leadership and the borderlands at stake.
Warriors of the Storm — Renewed Northman raids pull Uhtred into battle to defend the Mercia-Wessex alliance.
The Flame Bearer — Uhtred turns from kingly wars to a personal quest to reclaim Bebbanburg.
War of the Wolf — New threats from unexpected quarters test an older, still-formidable Uhtred.
Sword of Kings — An aging Uhtred is drawn into a final succession struggle over Wessex.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is a bestselling British author renowned for his historical fiction, including the Sharpe novels and the Saxon Tales, the basis for the Netflix series The Last Kingdom. Born in London and raised in Essex, Cornwell worked in television production before turning to writing full time after moving to the United States. His meticulously researched novels blend real historical figures and battles with compelling fictional heroes, and the Saxon Tales in particular draw on early medieval English history to trace the turbulent birth of a unified nation. Cornwell continues to write from his home in the United States.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A must-have for historical fiction fans, this six-book set delivers the gripping heart of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales in durable paperback form. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a home library, it's ideal for readers who devoured the television adaptation and want the complete story, or for summer reading that pairs action with real history.

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