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Sword Song

by Bernard Cornwell

London burns, oaths break, and Uhtred’s choice could shape England.

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About Sword Song

In 885, England is divided between Danish north and Saxon Wessex. Uhtred holds the Thames frontier for Alfred, but new Viking forces seize decaying London and a dangerous power struggle erupts. Forced to balance sworn duty against shifting loyalties, Uhtred must choose the future he will fight for.

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Series

The Last Kingdom · Book 4 of 13

Content warnings
  • violence
  • war
  • raids
  • domestic abuse
  • kidnapping

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