He must decide whether to rebuild the Saxons' strength from his watery base and help them to take on the Vikings once more. Uhtred finds himself torn between his Danish foster brother and the winning Vikings, and his growing respect for the stubborn leadership of Alfred. They seek refuge in Athelney, a tidal swamp to which Alfred's kingdom has shrunk.

There, forced to move restlessly to escape betrayal or detection, using the marsh mists for cover, they travel by small boats from one island to another, hoping that they can regroup and find some more strength and support. Defeated comprehensively by the Vikings who now occupy most of England, Alfred and his surviving followers retreat to the trackless marshlands of Somerset. But these two, with Alfred's family and a few of Uhtred's companions, are apparently all that remains of the Wessex leadership after a disastrous truce. But at twenty he is still arrogant, pagan and headstrong, so not a comfortable ally for the thoughtful, pious Alfred. Uhtred, Northumbrian born, raised a Viking and now married to a Saxon, is already a formidable figure and warrior. Accessed February 17, 2023.THE PALE HORSEMAN the compelling sequel to the bestselling THE LAST KINGDOM. The Last Kingdom Series – War Lord (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 13).The Last Kingdom Series – Sword of Kings (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 12).The Last Kingdom Series – The Flame Bearer (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 10).The Last Kingdom Series – Warriors of the Storm (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 9).

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However, Æthelstan’s advisors persuade him to break his promise. The only territory he is missing to fulfill his grandfather’s vision is Northumbria, which he promised Uhtred he would not attack. Meanwhile, Æthelstan rules Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia. In War Lord, Uhtred is living the last years of his life and ruling Bebbanburg. Its latest paperback edition costs $13.59. Īs the word count of War Lord is 111,000, reading it should take you about 7 hours and 7 minutes. It was originally published on October 15, 2020, by HarperCollins. The thirteenth book you should read is War Lord: A Novel.

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