The third installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series.
After achieving victory at King Alfred’s side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the King—or so he believes. An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Curious about Guthred’s astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnable—a dangerous seige that results in the forging of England.
Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwell’s finest work yet—a breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each other’s languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side.
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"Bernard Cornwell is an excellant historical writer! Although his books are as bloody as the times, his characters are compelling. Like Shakespeare, they relate to current times; different consciousness, same emotions. I have completed the Saxon series and hated to see it end. Uhtred is the man I would want on my side, should trouble come my way."
— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
“Cornwell…breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence.”
— Publishers Weekly“Jamie Glover authentically captures the atmosphere of the era of the Saxon Chronicles with seemingly effortless narration in this historical fiction.”
— AudioFile“Filled with plenty of action, betrayal, and bloodshed, along with a healthy dose of religion and superstition…Historical fiction lovers and those who want a good old-fashioned action tale should enjoy this book.”
— School Library Journal“All plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell does not disappoint.”
— Booklist" This book failed to capture my interest and I could not be bothered to finish it. I'm done with this series. "
— Oleg, 2/18/2014" Continued Excellence. I'm glad to see there will be another installment to this series!! "
— JT, 2/16/2014" Great book, third in the series...better than the last and as good as the first. Very entertaining, indeed. "
— Max, 2/13/2014" Third in the series. Love this series "
— Rhonda, 2/12/2014" An entertaining rollicking historical saga. This is book 3. "
— Darlene, 1/28/2014" Best book of the Saxon series yet. Can't believe I never discovered Cornwell before now. "
— Paul, 1/18/2014" I love this series. Wonderful author. "
— Linda, 1/6/2014" Cornwell sure can spin a yarn. 3 books into the series and its still very compelling. "
— Chris, 1/4/2014" This is a great series. I like it it because my ancestors were Danish and English. I like it because of its historical story. And I like the characters very much. "
— Eskay, 12/28/2013Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series and many more, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom.
Tom Sellwood has recorded many audio books, including Hector Hugo Munro’s Witty, Weird, and Outrageous; Saki Favorites; Mutiny on the Bounty; Treasure Island; Far from the Madding Crowd; Emma; a selection of P. G. Wodehouse’s short stories; and Wuthering Heights, to name a few.