The Last Kingdom Series (9):WARRIORS OF THE STORM

“Warriors of the Storm” is the ninth installment in Bernard Cornwell’s acclaimed The Last Kingdom series, first published in 2015. This historical novel continues the saga of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon-born warrior with a Viking heart, as he navigates the turbulent political and military landscapes of 9th-century Britain.

                                           A fragile peace reigns in Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia. King Alfred’s son, Edward, and his formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule the kingdoms. But all around, the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred, now a seasoned warrior, is called upon to defend the realm against these incursions. As he faces new challenges and confronts old enemies, Uhtred’s loyalty and honor are put to the test.