Sword of Kings: The gripping historical fiction bestseller in the Last Kingdom series (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 12)

*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now* An oath of loyalty. Two warring kings. A destiny he didn’t choose… England is in turmoil as Vikings and Saxons battle for territory. Rumours build about the fatal sickness of the King, and the country awaits an heir. A violent clash at sea forces the warrior lord Uhtred to lead his men from his Northumbrian fortress to London and plunge into the eye of the storm. For two kings claim the empty throne, and a new kingdom cannot be born without bloodshed. Uhtred’s sword will leave one king dead and the other victorious. But sometimes it is hard to know the will of the gods… ‘Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ LEE CHILD Cornwell, the bestselling author, delivers a top-notch historical fiction that is both a military thriller and an adventure. The bestseller Sword of Kings is a testament to his literary prowess, immersing readers in a world of action, where the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance. For fans of Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire I, II, and III), Ken Follett (A Column of Fire), Ben Kane (Hunting the Eagles), Matthew Harffy (Killer of Kings), and Julian Stockwin (The Baltic Prize).