Another 5 out of 5 stars for Bernard Cornwell. He really gets into the story and becomes all of the characters. Sword Song (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 4) By Bernard Cornwell ISBN: 9780007219735 ISBN 10: 0007219733 Imprint: HarperCollins On Sale: May 27, 2010. Matt Bates is the narrator again and once again, he nails it. I have now read 13 of his books and I can honestly say they are some of the best historical fiction I have ever read. Sword Song New York Times Bestseller The fourth installment of Bernard Cornwells New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the. They are perfection, as they always are with Bernard Cornwell’s works. Even his BFF, Finan said screw the oath! But Uhtred doesn’t listen to anyone, occasionally the Gods-but that is why we love him.Īgain, the history and the battle sequences are unrivaled. But Uhtred made an oath, and he takes those very seriously. Uhtred leads battles against the Danes, as King Alfred strengthens the defences of his kingdom of Wessex.

This time, Uhtred could have stayed home. Sword Song is the fourth historical novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2007. Normally his life or his loved ones’ lives depend on it. He is always being pulled into every battle and war against his wishes. Normally I say that Uhtred can’t catch a break. Only one can be King and the other will die. Now the two possible heirs to the throne are at war and once again, Uhtred must choose a side. Uhtred has been in this position before and he didn’t expect to be in it again. A destiny he didnt choose England is in turmoil as. Book 13 is expected to come out this year, and time cannot go fast enough. Sword of Kings - Bernard Cornwell (Last Kingdom Series, 12). Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell is the 12th book in the Saxon Stories series. Sword of Kings War of the Wolfis the eleventh historical novelin The Saxon Storiesseries by Bernard Cornwell.

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