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The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 1

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The Last Kingdom

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The first 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.

In a land torn apart by conflict, an orphan boy has come of age. Raised by the Vikings, deadly enemies of his own Saxon people, Uhtred is a fierce and skilled warrior who kneels to no-one.

Alfred – Saxon, king, man of god – fights to hold the throne of the only land still resisting the pagan northerners.

Uhtred and Alfred’s fates are tangled, soaked in blood and blackened by the flames of war. Together they will change history.

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Emotionally Gripping
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Critic Reviews

'Cornwell is a virtuoso of historical fiction.' Sunday Telegraph

'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail

'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer
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I'm already a fan and I will be listening to more by this author. Loved it.

A ripping story read wonderfully.

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A very enjoyable listen, the narration is spot on. I recommend this title to anyone who enjoys sword fights, British history and tales of Vikings.

The narrator is brilliant.

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Love it. Works a treat for me and retains momentum throughout. Cornwall simply knows how to so it well. Destiny is all...right.

Aaaahhhhh......

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This book series is very well written. Eouc battles,intricate plots.. gorgeous characters. Narration is phenomenal. Too bad I can only give 5 stars

A great "read"

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Having enjoyed the Viking series, this tale has me hooked. Visceral in its descriptions of battle scenes and insightful in its accounts of day to day life, we follow the young orphans adventures where the lure of warfare appeals more than the ink and parchment and regulations of a holy direction. Valhalla over Heaven, Denmark over England... that's his quandary.

Action Packed Brutal

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