The Saxon Tales 6 Books Collection Set by Bernard Cornwell - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Last Kingdom
The Pale Horseman
Lords of the North
Sword Song
The Burning Land
Death of Kings

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series: The Saxon Tales

Overview
Step into the blood-soaked birth of England with this six-book Saxon Tales collection by Bernard Cornwell. Following Uhtred of Bebbanburg from a captured Saxon boy raised among Danish raiders to a battle-hardened warlord, this set spans The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, The Burning Land, and Death of Kings. Cornwell's meticulous historical detail, relentless pacing, and unforgettable narrator have made this the source material for the hit television series The Last Kingdom. A must-own bundle for readers who love shield walls, court intrigue, and a hero torn between two worlds.

About the Books
This collection gathers the first six novels of Bernard Cornwell's celebrated Saxon Tales, a series that reimagines the turbulent forging of England during the ninth and tenth centuries. At its center stands Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Northumbrian noble captured as a boy and raised by Danish invaders, who grows into a warrior pulled between the Saxon blood he was born into and the Viking values that shaped him. Across these six volumes, Uhtred fights alongside and against King Alfred the Great, wades through the marshes of Athelney, storms fortresses in the north, defends London's walls, faces the fearsome raider Harald Bloodhair, and stands witness to the death of a king as England's fragile unity hangs in the balance. Cornwell, renowned for his exhaustively researched battle scenes and morally complex characters, builds a saga that feels less like fiction and more like lived history. Shield walls clash, alliances shift overnight, and Uhtred's stubborn code of honor is tested book after book as he chases a singular goal: reclaiming his ancestral fortress at Bebbanburg. Readers who enjoy Ken Follett, Conn Iggulden, or the acclaimed Netflix adaptation The Last Kingdom will find this set an essential deep dive into the source material. Packaged together as brand-new paperbacks, this six-book bundle offers uninterrupted access to one of historical fiction's most gripping and enduring sagas, following a single hero's transformation across decades of war, politics, and personal reckoning.

Key Benefits

• Complete run of the first six Saxon Tales novels in one convenient paperback set
• Follows a single hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, across a continuous and addictive story arc
• Meticulously researched ninth-century setting brings Viking and Saxon Britain vividly to life
• Source material for the popular television adaptation The Last Kingdom
• Brand-new condition, ideal for gifting to history buffs or starting a personal library
• Perfect for fans of epic, battle-driven historical fiction who want a lasting series to sink into

Book-by-Book Guide
The Last Kingdom — Introduces young Uhtred, captured and raised by Danes, as Saxon Britain buckles under Viking invasion.
The Pale Horseman — Wessex teeters on collapse as Uhtred and King Alfred retreat to the marshes of Athelney to rebuild their fight.
Lords of the North — Uhtred journeys north seeking vengeance and a place to belong amid shifting Northumbrian power struggles.
Sword Song — The battle for London draws Uhtred into a fraught alliance with Alfred's ambitious son-in-law Aethelred.
The Burning Land — Fresh Viking raids led by the fearsome Harald Bloodhair force Uhtred to choose between old loyalties and new oaths.
Death of Kings — The passing of Alfred the Great throws the line of succession into turmoil, testing Uhtred's allegiance once again.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is a British author celebrated for his richly detailed historical fiction, including the long-running Saxon Tales, the Richard Sharpe novels set during the Napoleonic Wars, and the Arthurian Warlord Chronicles. Born in London and raised in Essex, Cornwell developed a lifelong fascination with military history that fuels his meticulous battle sequences and morally layered characters. The Saxon Tales, following Uhtred of Bebbanburg through the making of England, became the basis for the television series The Last Kingdom. Cornwell's storytelling combines rigorous research with propulsive, page-turning momentum, earning him a devoted global readership across decades of historical fiction writing.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Six books, one relentless hero, and a nation forged in fire — this set is a dream for anyone building a historical fiction library. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday season present, or a satisfying summer reading project, it delivers uninterrupted binge-worthy storytelling from the very first battle to the last.

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