This is the sixth book in thee Saxon Tales and follows Uthred a Saxon that was raised by the Danes but finds himself fighting the Danes again and again. Death of Kings is a harrowing story of the power of tribal commitment and the dilemma of divided loyalties. This is a great historical novel that tells of the battles and men who fought to form a nation. Alfred the Great is dying. Uhtred returns to slay his way across England. 2009, Atlanta, GA More Books by Bernard Cornwell See All. They are ‘unofficial histories’―and all the more realistic for that.” -- Tom Shippey, Wall Street Journal. There is no clear victor, but several of the invading leaders are dead and Sigurd is wounded. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. Hold on to your face. It is a series that must start from the beginning to gain understanding, for the past books give the reason and understanding for the current story. King Asa, at the time he died, had a disease in his feet, but we could attribute his death rather to old age for he might have been above sixty years at the time of his death. Death of Kings is a harrowing story of the power of tribal commitment and the dilemma of divided loyalties. More addictive than gaming! Throw death upon thy sovereign's enemies. The real Danes attack, and a major battle between shield walls ensues. Please try again. However, Uhtred has captured my imagination and I want him to return to his home and the castle at Bebbanburg. Uhtred retreats to a rotten fort at Cracgelad only to be surrounded by a Danish force led by Haesten. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019. Please try your request again later. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2020. Men slaughtered. Strangely, the Danes do not move either. . He has heard of a prophetess named Aelfadell and is curious. Both his … He travels to Ceaster, where Haesten is besieged by a Mercian force. To enjoy it you had better love battle scenes and have a fair amount of tolerance for blood and gore, as the focus is on the struggle to unify Britain under Christian Saxon rule, warfare between Danes and Saxons, and the conflict between Christianity, which was growing in power and influence, and the pagan way of life. Mr. Cornwell is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors and I have truly enjoyed the series so far. It continues the story of Saxon warlord Uhtred of Bebbanburg who keeps fighting against a new Danish invasion of Wessex and Mercia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Uhtred hates Christianity and most Christians, and bangs on about it constantly. Skyscale of Death … For within the hollow crown. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2017. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try again. Though his son, Edward, has been named his successor, there are other Saxon claimants to the throne—as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Death Of Kings at the Discogs Marketplace. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Graphic in the story telling are details that paint the picture of a hard life where no one worried about upcoming elections even while the leadership changed. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016. ― Bernard Cornwell, Death of Kings. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This is not a bodice ripper. The Danes greatly outnumber and eventually surround Uhtred's force. “An unboiled ale of extra pale barley and oats fermented with … After Edward is crowned king, Uhtred expects an attack from the Danes, but Sigurd is sick, and his fellow jarl and friend, Cnut, is unwilling to invade without him; Cnut also has troublesome Scots to deal with. King Charles II of Navarre's death was so unusual, as an 1803 book put it, "the tragical end of Charles is of a nature to fix attention." Haesten does not attack, instead retreating in the night because his force was meant only to distract the Mercian army from the true threat. The series is also known as The Saxon Chronicles on US editions. The Concentration of Magic is located at the foot of the Twin Queens near The Portal . 1 Summary 2 Plot 3 Credits 4 Deaths 5 Battles The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. Uhtred suspects it is because they have no single leader and are divided as to what to do. . I am not normally a fan of historical novels which are heavily wieghted towards a male readership, containing as it does many descriptions of battles and having an antagonistic hero as its central character. Women were property and children were necessary pawns played out by fate in a world that cared little for freedom, equality and fairness. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. [3], This article is about the 2011 Bernard Cornwell novel. I bought the first two volumes in the series on recommendation and found them to be an enjoyable read, with a sufficient historical element to carry me forward to the success of Wessex. I tore through the rest of the books. About The Death of Kings “[Rennie Airth’s] meticulously detailed procedural mysteries are beautifully written . BISHOP OF CARLISLE Fear not, my lord: that Power that made you king Hath power to keep you king in spite of all. Uhtred, now reinforced by warriors led by Steapa and Aethelflaed, pursues the larger Danish force to find out where the main invasion is taking place. The Danes are forced to leave, as winter is coming and there is not enough food for their large army. It is a great story that manages to transport the reader into a different time and place. Uhtred figures it out and attacks the turncoat Saxons at night, pretending to be Danish, killing Sigelf when he tries to stop the fighting with what he mistakenly believes are his Danish allies. Death of Kings the sixth installment in a thirteen-book series known as the Saxon Tales aka The Last Kingdom written by Bernard Cornwell continues to fascinate and certainly entertain. Mr. Cornwell’s ‘Saxon Stories’ subvert myths of national origin as few would dare. To this point in the series, the story has built upon one book to another. The sixth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. A reviewer for National Public Radio said, "His characters are vividly drawn, betrayals lurk around every corner, the humor is as sharp as the swords, and the action is non-stop. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Uhtred, the protagonist, is a Saxon raised by Danes who remains a pagan despite fighting on the Saxon side. I love the Anglo-saxon period, have taught myself some old English and have read many histories of that time, and I have to say these books don't really have the flavour of those vibrant and exciting times. Explore releases from Death Of Kings at Discogs. Someone's out to get him, and he spends some of the novel trying to find out, then ends up foiling a plot by the dastardly Danes to rule Wessex. Elesin is traveling there to see the women on the eve of his death, for he was the King’s horseman, who, now that the King has died, must also die and travel to the afterlife with him. Uhtred aborts his mission and goes home. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 2009 The Fort (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition) 2010 The Pagan Lord. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2019. Uhtred (The Burning Land) rides again, and fans of the irreverent but deadly ninth-century Saxon-born, Viking-raised warrior will be thrilled. Although a work of historical fiction the author weaves many real historical characters into his work. And the periods of actual battle are surrounded by greatly longer periods of wandering about and chit chatting about politics. People served not by choice but by the compulsion to survive. Because these are real places in Northumbria, York, and Wessex, it is easy to relate to them as they all still exist in our world. Uhtred is summoned to Wintanceaster by a dying Alfred. We play metal. Steapa arrives with reinforcements before Uhtred's men are overrun, and pushes the Danes back. The play opens with Elesin and his praise-singer entering the marketplace. Death of Kings Death of Kings continues the story of Uhtred, this time through the tumultous years which followed the death of Alfred the Great as two men struggle to inherit the crown of Wessex. King Alfred is dying; with his passing, the island of Britain seems doomed to renewed warfare. King Alfred The Great dies and leaves a young king a legacy, vision, and chaos to manage before the onslaught of the greatest Dane army yet to ravage Wessex and Mercia. Uhtred is suspicious and takes precautions which save him from an ambush. For example, if one were to study the real biography of King Alfred the Great you could not help but notice the author is none other than a 9th-century welsh scholar and Bishop our friend Asser, a constant source of irritation to Uhtred. The Last Kingdom. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The Danes finally invade, three years after Alfred's death, from Ceaster. Do not hesitate to read ANY of his works. Disappointing. Each character is unique and caused their own draw of emotional connection, be it a level of hatred, like for athelwold, or admiration, like for aethelflead. Unable to add item to List. But he knows that if he deserts the king's cause, Alfred's dream - a single kingdom encompassing all English speakers - might vanish. Engaging. The Burning Land: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 5), The Empty Throne: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 8), Warriors of the Storm: A Novel (Saxon Tales, 9), Sword Song: The Battle for London (Saxon Tales, 4), “Gripping. Est. I love this series. Uhtred leaves some of his men under the command of his loyal follower Finan. Sigelf and the rest of his warriors are to turn on Edward when the battle starts. A series not for the faint of heart. William III (d. 1702) William III (the ‘William’ half of ‘William and Mary’) was England’s one and only … Uhtred then borrows a ship from his son-in-law Sigurd and, masquerading as a Frisian who is going home, sneaks in and burns Sigurd's ships, keeping one to sail to Lundene. I highly recommend it. Uhtred's men inflict numerous casualties, before burning the bridge. Like “an arena where, so Merewalh’s priest told me, Christians had been fed to wild beasts. Sigurd attacks across the bridge, which negates his numerical superiority. Danish raiders kidnap two of the "angels" and learn the truth. Uhtred unwarily drinks a drugged potion she gives him. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Hell Comes to Life/Hell Patrol 7" (2017) – Limited Edition 7" Record Record/Vinyl With the promise of battle looming again, Uhtred, the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, whose life seems to shadow the making of England itself, is torn between competing loyalties. Now he must make a momentous decision that will forever transform his life and the course of history: to take up arms—and Alfred’s mantle—or lay down his sword and let his liege’s dream of a unified kingdom die along with him. The story of Death and the King's Horseman is based on real events that took place in Nigeria in 1946, when the English district commissioner attempted to stop the king's horseman from committing ritual suicide. He realizes that Aelfadell is being paid by Sigurd to make prophesies in the Dane's favour. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Frederick was the son of George II and the father of George III. Some things are just too good to be true and so I was not sure I believed him.” ― Bernard Cornwell, Death of Kings. Death of Kings is just one book in the series but it represents the best of what this series has to offer. It is 899 AD. Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell Audiobook Full - YouTube Rivals for his throne are poised to tear his kingdom apart. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod and in Charleston, South Carolina. Uzziah, though he was a leper at the time of his death, we would attribute his death to old age, for did not appear he died by reason of his leprosy. His own desire is to reclaim his long lost ancestral lands and castle to the north. Cornwell's plot is enlivened by passages of clear beauty as he describes the natural world in which such horrors take place". Another fine addition to an outstanding series, Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020. 0 likes. . I bought the next four books and, as I progressed, found the repetitiveness of non-historical narrative to be irksome at first and then just boring. "[2] A reviewer for The Guardian wrote, "There are moments of terror, including one particularly striking episode when Uhtred goes to visit a witch and is drugged, bound and gagged while the naked, shrivelled crone cackles madness. I liked the postscripts at the end of each volume, when the author points out what was based on historical fact vs what fictional. King George II. It continues the story of Saxon warlord Uhtred of Bebbanburg who keeps fighting against a new Danish invasion of Wessex and Mercia. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2020. There is no humour, no colour, no liveliness and no positivity- all is grey. A dying Alfred the Great wishes to cement the line of succession, thus guaranteeing his son, Edward, the throne. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. the continuation of Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s tale is another roaring and shield-wall frenzied addition to The Saxon Chronicles The television show is a great introduction into this lavish and interesting world but I find that it is the books that really provide insight into the characters and really do a wonderful job of transporting you to this period in time. He hears about a sorceress who can tell a man's future, but she has a price. 2014 The Pale Horseman. For the 2004 Conn Iggulden novel, see, "A Passion For The Past: 2011's Best Historical Fiction", "Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell – review: The sixth of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon series taps into a particular kind of male fantasy", Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Death_of_Kings&oldid=1003944788, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 31 January 2021, at 12:43. Death of Kings is the sixth book in The Saxon Stories. The books gained its title because Alfred the Great dies, but also because King Eohric king of East Anglia, and Aethelwold pretender to the West Saxon throne die in the last battle. These and other repetitions fill out the pages and retard the narrative which is, for the most part, inventive, often unexpected, enjoyable and sometimes related to historical fact. If you're pitying him, just know that his nickname was "The Bad," so maybe he kind of deserved it. As the king’s warrior he is duty-bound, but the king’s reign is nearing its end, and his death will leave a vacuum of power. Something went wrong. The death toll has been estimated at 150,000, and the destruction left much of the area depopulated for generations. He manages to face a much larger Danish force led by Sigurd, a powerful Danish jarl, at a narrow bridge over the River Use. Who likes a hater? Uhtred is forced to make a momentous choice: either take up arms—and Alfred’s mantle—to realize his dream of a united and Christian England, or be responsible for condemning it to oblivion. After finding that much of my satisfaction came from reading the closing appendices where Cornwell clearly and succinctly relates his faction to his sources, Anglo-Saxon Chronicles to the fore, I have turned to a more accurate retelling of history and am currently enjoying a serious perusal of the life and times of King Alfred's daughter, Æthelflæd (also purchased from Amazon). Alfred then sends him to negotiate a treaty with the king of East Anglia. And tell sad stories of the death of kings: How some have been depos’d, some slain in war, Some haunted by the ghosts they have deposed, Some poisoned by their wives, some sleeping kill’d, All murdered – for within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits, I found myself longing for a joke or any other spark of life. Hard to put down. . Mock not my senseless conjuration, lords: This earth shall have a feeling and these stones Prove armed soldiers, ere her native king Shall falter under foul rebellion's arms. 0 likes. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The shifts of power and the fluctuations of the fortunes of the Christians and the monks, and the Danes with their Norse Gods, echo many of our conflicts today across the world. I started reading it because I liked BBC America's production of "The Last Kingdom" and was curious about what would happen next (I am not big on waiting around for the next season). This book can be read as a standalone, but it is better if you read the series in order. Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018. Torn between his vows to Alfred and the desire to reclaim his long-lost ancestral lands in the north, Uhtred, Saxon-born and Viking-raised, remains the king’s warrior but has sworn no oath to the crown prince. As the series progresses, the believable and enthralling story does not waver once. From 1066 to 1204 most of the great Norman barons, including King William I, had estates on both sides of the Channel, and they … DEATH OF KINGS. Journey to the Tomb of Primeval Kings from Lommuld Kraal Waypoint — . Uhtred arrives at Lundene expecting to move quickly, but Edward has been convinced by his advisors to wait, in part to await Sigelf and his 700 East Anglians. Wellllll that sure is rad and a great honor to have a beer named after our album Kneel Before None”! Alfred wants his son Edward to succeed him, but there are other Saxon claimants to the throne—as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. Death of Kings, published in 2011, is the sixth novel of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales series. Frederick, Prince of Wales. He awakes tied up, with vague memories of the previous night. After a period of unusual inaction from the Danes, they finally invade again and it is up to Uthred to help a hesitant King Edward preserve his kingdom. I love historical fiction and this time period, Britain in the dark ages during the reign of Alfred, when the country was divided into multiple kingdoms and was in large part occupied by Danes, particularly interests me. Aethelflaed is kidnapped by Aethelwold, but Uhtred saves her. Uhtred, a Saxon who has been raised by a Danish warlord, wants more than anything else to go and reclaim his stolen Northumbrian inheritance. I have lost count of the number of occasions on which the hero's choice of long versus short sword was based on the organisation (or otherwise) of the Shield Wall, on which his life and fame depended, or of the protection to spear, arrow, and axe attack from overhead by the shield of the warrior behind our hero, or of the use of the hook shape of a Danish aggresor's axe to grapple our hero's shield, drag it down and so make him vulnerable to a sword thrust. I have faithfully read all the Last Kingdom books, and it is clear now that having Uhtred the eternally grumpy narrate the story was a mistake. "[1] In The New York Times, a reviewer wrote that Cornwell "writes morally complicated and intricate stories, and he's won a following not just among readers but also among fellow writers. BERNARD CORNWELL is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which includes The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, The Burning Land, Death of Kings, The Pagan Lord, and, most recently, The Empty Throne and Warriors of the Storm, and which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom. BERNARD CORNWELL is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which includes The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, The Burning Land, Death of Kings, The Pagan Lord, and, most recently, The Empty Throne and Warriors of the Storm, and which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom. King George II is notable for being the last British Monarch to be born outside of the … The sixth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series. This time Uthred finds himself doing what he didn't want to do, pledging to a dying King Alfred that Uthred will pledge himself to Alfred's son, Edward when he is crowned. Uhtred’s loyalty, and his vows, are to Alfred—not to his son—and despite long years of service to the old king, Uhtred is still reluctant to commit to Alfred’s cause. At the end, there's the recurring Historical Note. Death Of Kings is divided into 4 parts: The Sorceress, Death Of A King, Angels, Death In Winter. It doesn't help that all of the books seem to be set in the depths of winter, and it is either raining or dreary and cold. Starting with The Death of Kings, the UK editions bear the series title, The Warrior Chronicles. Their plan is to capture Lundene, once he is out of position. Afterward, Uhtred convinces the turncoat East Anglians to fight for him. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Atlanta, Georgia. Uhtred is attacked by bandits sent to assassinate him, but defeats them. The Danes finally head for East Anglia to lure Edward into following. https://www.amazon.com/Death-Kings-Saxon-Bernard-Cornwell/dp/0061969664 His observations about the faded remnants of Roman occupation are poignant. Please try again. Death of Kings Bernard Cornwell is the best living author. ** No Spoilers ** King Alfred of Wessex is dying, and the Viking invaders unify in hopes of unleashing an invincible army to destroy the Saxon forces once and for all. Then three monks debate killing him, but Uhtred frees himself and slaughters them instead. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Utred, the narrator, lays out the plot in a steady coherent manner that brings intrigue and anticipation together on pages in a way few story tellers are able to do. I could not put it down and my spouse was forced to tolerate my telling him I could not speak because I was in the middle of an important battle. His viewpoint is interesting, and his observations, as an outsider, of the growing influence of Christianity are often critical. The world of the Anglo Saxon era warrior chieftain is brutal, limited and a bit boring. I have read every book he has published multiple times. As the ninth century wanes, England is perched once more on the brink of chaos. . Uhtred begs King Edward to come and attack, but Edward instead commands Uhtred to bring his men to Lundene, where his army is gathering. Sigelf is secretly in league with them. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A hundred of Sigelf's men have been left behind at Lundene, supposedly because they have no horses, but in reality to seize and hold open a city gate. 17 That rounds the mortal temples of a king. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, Sword of the Saxons seeks his destiny during this turbulent period walking the razor’s edge fighting friends and foes alike, and unable to trust no one. Death of Kings, published in 2011, is the sixth novel of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales series. Human vultures, however, await the chance to tear England apart. Uhtred has three women impersonate a trio of Christian angels to provide prophecies of their own to counter the words of Aelfadell. Varys tracks the lives and all too common deaths of the Kings of Westeros over the years, proving that As I have stated in previous reviews of the books, I became aware of Uhtred’s story after watching the amazing Netflix series. I started and finished the book in two days and since starting the series have struggled to put the story down and take time to eat, drink, sleep and work. By tradition and by law, the king’s horseman must commit suicide one month following the king’s death, on the day of his burial, in order to accompany him to the afterlife. Alfred gives Uhtred a rich estate in Mercia at Fagranforda, finally rewarding him for his many invaluable services, but presses Uhtred into swearing an oath of loyalty to his son and heir, Edward, before dying. 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