Bernard Cornwell is an English author who has written many historical fiction novels. He is most famous for his novels set in the Middle Ages and the Napoleonic Wars. His best-known work is the Saxon Stories series, a collection of books set in the 9th and 10th centuries England and Scotland. The Last Kingdom series is a continuation of this series, and chronicles the life and exploits of Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
1. The Last Kingdom (2004): The first book in the Last Kingdom series tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he is taken from his family and brought up as a Viking. It follows Uhtred’s journey as he learns to survive and eventually leads his people in battle against the Saxons.
2. The Pale Horseman (2005): The second book in the Last Kingdom series finds Uhtred leading his people in battle against the Saxons. He is betrayed and forced to flee, and must find his way back to his home and to the woman he loves.
3. Lords of the North (2006): The third book in the Last Kingdom series follows Uhtred as he continues his fight against the Saxons. He must face a new enemy, the Danes, and must find a way to unite the kingdoms of England and Scotland against them.
4. Sword Song (2007): In the fourth book in the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred finds himself in the middle of a war between King Alfred and Guthrum the Dane. He must find a way to make peace between them and protect his own people.
5. The Burning Land (2009): The fifth book in the Last Kingdom series sees Uhtred and his allies facing off against a new enemy, King Cnut. Uhtred must use all his skill and cunning to defeat the King and protect his people.
6. Death of Kings (2011): The sixth book in the Last Kingdom series follows Uhtred as he leads a rebellion against the Danish King, Cnut. He must use all his skill and courage to protect his people and ensure the future of England.
7. The Pagan Lord (2013): The seventh book in the Last Kingdom series finds Uhtred leading his people against the Danes. He must find a way to unite the Saxons and Danes against a common enemy, and protect the kingdom of England.
8. The Empty Throne (2014): The eighth book in the Last Kingdom series follows Uhtred as he returns to reclaim his ancestral home. He must find a way to restore the Saxon kingdom and protect the people he loves.
9. Warriors of the Storm (2015): The ninth book in the Last Kingdom series sees Uhtred trying to unite the Saxons and Danes against a new enemy. He must use all his skill and courage to protect his people and ensure the future of England.
10. The Flame Bearer (2016): The tenth and final book in the Last Kingdom series finds Uhtred on a quest to reclaim his ancestral home. He must find a way to protect his people and finally end the struggle between the Saxons and the Danes.