About the book
The fourth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling Viking series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.
The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Warrior by instinct and Viking by nature, Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has land, a wife and children—and a duty to King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have invaded the decayed Roman city of London, igniting a tense battle for the future of England with dreams of conquering Wessex... with Uhtred’s help. Suddenly forced to weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles, Uhtred—Alfred’s sharpest sword in this epic warrior saga—must now make the choice that will determine England’s future.
Editions of Sword Song
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061379741
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061798252
Read an Excerpt
The fourth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling Viking series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.
The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Warrior by instinct and Viking by nature, Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has land, a wife and children—and a duty to King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have invaded the decayed Roman city of London, igniting a tense battle for the future of England with dreams of conquering Wessex... with Uhtred’s help. Suddenly forced to weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles, Uhtred—Alfred’s sharpest sword in this epic warrior saga—must now make the choice that will determine England’s future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sword Song about?
The fourth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling Viking series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series.
The year is 885, and England is at peace, divided between the Danish kingdom to the north and the Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the south. Warrior by instinct and Viking by nature, Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has land, a wife and children—and a duty to King Alfred to hold the frontier on the Thames. But a dead man has risen, and new Vikings have invaded the decayed Roman city of London, igniting a tense battle for the future of England with dreams of conquering Wessex... with Uhtred’s help. Suddenly forced to weigh his oath to the king against the dangerous turning tide of shifting allegiances and deadly power struggles, Uhtred—Alfred’s sharpest sword in this epic warrior saga—must now make the choice that will determine England’s future.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sword Song?
Fiction > Fantasy > Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Sword Song?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061379741
Is Sword Song part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sword Song?
Bernard Cornwell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sword Song is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061379741) and ebook(ISBN 9780061798252)
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