But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnable-a dangerous seige that results in the forging of England.Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwell’s finest work yet-a breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each other’s languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side. Curious about Guthred’s astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. 'The Lords of the North' is a tale of Englands making, a powerful story of betrayal, struggle and romance, set in an England torn apart by turmoil and upheaval.

An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Rescued by a remarkable alliance of old friends and enemies, he and his allies, together with Alfred the Great, are free to fight once more in a battle for power, glory and honour. The third 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. BBC2’s major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. The third 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.After achieving victory at King Alfred’s side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the King-or so he believes. In June 2006, Cornwell was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queens 80th Birthday Honours List. The third novel in Bernard Cornwell’s epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

Lords of the north by bernard cornwell