Part of The Last Kingdom, book 12
First published 2019
Uhtred of Bebbanburg stands before the fortress walls of his ancestral home, denied entry by his own blood. His cousin Wihtgar holds the great stronghold through treachery and refuses to yield what rightfully belongs to Uhtred's lineage. The aging warrior must gather allies and resources for what may be his final campaign. Viking ships still threaten the Saxon kingdoms, but Uhtred's focus remains fixed on the castle that has haunted his dreams since childhood. He faces enemies who know his tactics and weaknesses, former friends turned bitter rivals, and the weight of advancing years. The battle for Bebbanburg will demand everything Uhtred has learned about war, loyalty, and sacrifice. His quest to reclaim his birthright becomes a reckoning with his past and the legacy he will leave behind.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, reclaiming-birthright
Setting: Bebbanburg, Saxon Kingdoms
Period: Medieval
349 pages · Harper