{"product_id":"saxon-tales-series-7-12-bernard-cornwell-6-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"The Last Kingdom Saxon Tales Series 7-12 by Bernard Cornwell 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pagan Lord\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Empty Throne\u003cbr\u003e\nWarriors of the Storm\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Flame Bearer\u003cbr\u003e\nWar of the Wolf\u003cbr\u003e\nSword of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: Saxon Tales (Books 7-12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix full novels (books 7-12) of the Saxon Tales in one matching set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable paperback format built for repeated reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA continuous saga following Uhtred of Bebbanburg across shifting kingdoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded in real Anglo-Saxon history and figures like Alfred the Great\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great match for fans of the television adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for history buffs and fans of epic fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pagan Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e — Alfred's death shifts the balance of power as Uhtred faces renewed Danish threats.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empty Throne\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Mercian succession crisis puts Aethelflaed's leadership and the borderlands at stake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarriors of the Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Renewed Northman raids pull Uhtred into battle to defend the Mercia-Wessex alliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flame Bearer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Uhtred turns from kingly wars to a personal quest to reclaim Bebbanburg.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWar of the Wolf\u003c\/strong\u003e — New threats from unexpected quarters test an older, still-formidable Uhtred.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSword of Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e — An aging Uhtred is drawn into a final succession struggle over Wessex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBernard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":57173390197110,"sku":"MAN-9789123471300","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/saxon-tales-collection-bernard-cornwell-paperback.jpg?v=1785854068","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/saxon-tales-series-7-12-bernard-cornwell-6-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}