The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2)

The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

ALONE IN A SEA OF ENEMIES. BOUND TOGETHER BY LOYALTY, BELIEF AND DESPERATION.

Wessex, led by the pious King Alfred, is the last Saxon stronghold against the savage strength of the Vikings. Now it is struggling for its very existence. Uhtred, a Saxon raised by Vikings, is no ordinary warrior. As sharp of mind as he is of sword, his lust for life and battle sits badly with Alfred and his priests. But they face dire odds and Uhtred’s unique knowledge and fearlessness mean that he may be their only hope in the coming battle …

• An epic BBC TWO adaptation of The Last Kingdom is going to bring massive and widespread interest in Bernard’s staggering historical series and his hero Uhtred of Bebbanburg and recruit legions of new fans.

• From the producers who brought you DOWNTON ABBEY it will be a stellar series shown in the UK and BBC America.

• This is Bernard Cornwell at his best. Uhtred is the raw and conflicted hero who readers lock into and whose fate they must know.

Competition: dunstan;emperor;imperium;cicero;Empire;pillars of the earth;column of fire;Kingsbridge;darien;shardlake;falcon;sparta;lancelot. by Wilbur Smith;Iggulden;Lee Child;Simon Scarrow;Ken Follett;patrick o’brian;c.s.;cs forester;c.j.;cj sansom;robert harris;Cornwall;George r r martin;robert harris;lee child.