War Lord, Bernard Cornwell
War Lord, Bernard Cornwell
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War Lord
A Novel

Bestseller

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Bernard Cornwell, Matt Bates

Unabridged: 13 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 11/24/2020


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“I gulped it right down. Excellent, as
always. . . . Cornwell
brings battles to life like no one else.” –George R.R. Martin, Author of Game
of ThronesThe final installment in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling Saxon Tales series, chronicling the epic story of the making of England—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series.THE
FINAL BATTLE AWAITS…The
epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series.

England
is under attack. Chaos reigns. Northumbria, the last kingdom, is threatened by
armies from all sides, by land and sea – and only one man stands in their way.
Torn between loyalty and sworn oaths, the warrior king Lord Uhtred of
Bebbanburg faces his greatest ever battle – and prepares for his ultimate fate…“Perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today” (Washington Post), Bernard Cornwell has dazzled and entertained readers and critics with his prolific string of page-turning bestsellers. Of all his protagonists, however, none is as beloved as Uhtred of Bebbanburg, and this thrilling historical novel continues the saga of his adventures and the turbulent early years of England.

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 27, 2021

4.5/5 stars It’s over. I finally finished The Last Kingdom series by Bernard Cornwell, and it was an impressive conclusion. It was one of my goals to begin and finish The Last Kingdom series. I’ve made it my goal to read one book within this series per month; I read two books in January, and by follow......more

Goodreads review by Bill on October 25, 2020

While War Lord may not be the best entry in Bernard Cornwell's Last Kingdom series it is still a strong novel. As always there are epic battles, excellent characters and even a touch of humour here and there. After 13 wonderful stories, brilliantly mixing fact and fiction, I will very much miss the a......more

Goodreads review by Rachael on July 11, 2022

I’m not ashamed to admit… I fell in love with The Last Kingdom show on Netflix. Alexander Dreymon. Need I say more? But after devouring the first few seasons, I realized I had to read the book series, because the book is ALWAYS better. I listened to this entire series via audiobook, and although I w......more

Prologue I read this book a short time ago. Some might question why I am reading it again so soon. The questioners would not include a significant group of my GR Friends and most particularly, Marta. [URL not allowed] The simple explanation is that I wanted to hear it brought to......more

Goodreads review by Diamond on May 10, 2022

This is an other great book in this series. I recommend all of this authors works.......more