The Burning Land

Follow the journey of Uhtred, a reluctant warlord, as he navigates through the invading enemy Danes in the ninth century. With King Alfred of Wessex in ill health, Uhtred must outwit and outbattle the savage warrior Harald Bloodhair. However, tragedy strikes, leading Uhtred to break with his Saxon king and join the Vikings. In The Burning Land, Bernard Cornwell continues his captivating tale of England’s birth and the legendary king who made it possible.