The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2)

The second book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. A Saxon raised by Vikings. A pagan fighting for a Christian King. The conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England. It is 877. Across the kingdoms of Britain the Danes are gaining strength. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a pagan warrior, must decide who he will align with: the Vikings who raised him or Alfred, King of the West Saxons. As the Danes make for Wessex and threaten to destroy the kingdom, Uhtred will forge an uneasy alliance with the king, to lead the last remaining Saxon army in a battle that will be a fight for the very existence of England. Cornwell, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers a thrilling historical fiction filled with military strategy, cultural heritage, and heart-stopping action. The Pale Horseman is an adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. For fans of Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire I, II, and III), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Ben Kane (Eagles in the Storm), Matthew Harffy (Forest of Foes), and Julian Stockwin (The Baltic Prize).