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The new novel in Bernard Cornwells number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.England is fractured, torn apart more by internal fighting than the threat of Viking invasion. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. His wife is a formidable fighter and great leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her strongest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. So the scene is set for an explosive battle between elders and warriors for an empty throne.The vacant throne leaves a dangerous opportunity for the rival West Saxons to seize Mercia. But Edward of Wessex is distracted by the succession of his own throne, with two heirs claiming the right to be West Saxon king. And while the kingdoms are in disarray, the Vikings, this time coming from the west, will go on the rampage once more.The very future of England hangs in the balance. A hero is needed, a hero who can destroy the threat to Mercia, a hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell''s number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2''s major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. A fragile peace is about to be broken...King Alfred''s son Edward and formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms'' greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Aethelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred''s own daughter married to Ivarson''s brother, who can be trusted? In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior''s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.

The Warrior King has brought peace to Britain - but for how long?Following a hard-fought victory, Arthur appears to have at last won the unity of the British Kingdoms. He turns his attention towards the invading Saxons, while Merlin begins a quest to uncover the sacred Treasures of Britain, believing they will bring the might of the old Gods behind Arthur for one last decisive battle.But the quest soon unravels the fragile peace, as bitter rivalries come to the fore and threaten to undo Arthur''s successes, while those closest to him move to betrayal.

In the dark ages, a legendary warrior struggles to unite Britain...Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. As he struggles to unite Britain and hold back the enemy at the gates, Arthur is embroiled in a doomed romance with beautiful Guinevere. Will the old-world magic of Merlin be enough to turn the tide of war in his favour?The first of Bernard Cornwell''s Warlord Chronicles, The Winter King sheds new light on the Arthurian legend, combining myth with historical accuracy and the brutal action of the battlefield.

The second installment of Bernard Cornwells bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of Englandlike Game of Thrones, but real (The Observer, London)the basis for The Last Kingdom, a major television series airing in Fall 2015.In a clash of heroes, the kingdom is born.As the last unvanquished piece of England, Wessex is eyed hungrily by the fearsome Viking conquerors. Uhtred, a dispossessed young nobleman, is tied to the imperiled land by birth and marriage but was raised by the Danish invadersand he questions where his allegiance must lie. But blood is his destiny, and when the overwhelming Viking horde attacks out of a wintry darkness, Uhtred must put aside all hatred and distrust and stand beside his embattled country''s staunch defenderthe fugitive King Alfred.New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwells The Pale Horseman is a gripping, monumental adventure that gives breathtaking life to one of the most important epochs in English history.

The first installment of Bernard Cornwells bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of Englandlike Game of Thrones, but real (The Observer, London)the basis for The Last Kingdom, a major television series airing in Fall 2015.In the middle years of the ninth-century, the fierce Danes stormed onto British soil, hungry for spoils and conquest. Kingdom after kingdom fell to the ruthless invaders until but one realm remained. And suddenly the fate of all Englandand the course of historydepended upon one man, one king.From New York Times bestselling storyteller Bernard Cornwell comes a rousing epic adventure of courage, treachery, duty, devotion, majesty, love, and battle as seen through the eyes of a young warrior who straddled two worlds.

Uhtred is an English boy, born into ninth-century aristocracy. Orphaned at ten, he is captured by the Danes and taught the Viking ways.But when Alfred, King of Wessex, leads an English army to fight the Viking warriors Uhtreds struggle to know where his loyalties lie must be resolved. In the bloodiest of battles he will discover his true allegiance and the conflict at the heart of a hero will be played out in the fight for England.

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler. The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no apparent heir. His wife is a born leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her greatest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. An empty throne leaves the kingdom exposed to rival West Saxons and to the Vikings, who are on a bloody rampage once more. A hero is needed, a hero who has been in battle all his life, who can destroy the double threat to Mercia. A hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation...

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. A fragile peace is about to be broken...King Alfred's son Edward and formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms' greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Aethelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred's own daughter married to Ivarson's brother, who can be trusted? In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior's courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell''s number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. A fragile peace is about to be broken... King Alfred''s son Edward and formidable daughter, Ethelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia.But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms'' greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming.Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Ethelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred''s own daughter married to Ivarson''s brother, who can be trusted? In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior''s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.

Third volume in the bestselling Starbuck Chronicles. The battle for control of Richmond, the Confederate capital, continues through the hot summer of 1862.Captain Nate Starbuck, yankee fighting for the Southern cause, has to survive and win in the bitter struggle not only against the formidable Northern army but equally in opposition to his own superiors who would like nothing better than to see Nate Starbuck dead and dishonoured.Starbucks courage is tested to the limit in his desperate manoeuvres to retrieve his own and the Legions honour in this the thrid narrative of Bernard Cornwells sweeping epic of the American Civil War.

From Bernard Cornwell the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Sharpe novels. Arthur seeks peace, with the aid of his sword Excaliber . . . After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak. His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle. But in this final struggle of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the dark magic of the priestess Nimue could conspire to bring about Arthur's downfall. Even his trusty blade Excaliber may not be sharp enough to save him . . . Bernard Cornwell concludes The Warlord Chronicles, bringing the Arthurian legend to thrilling new life. 'A powerful and dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend' Sharon Penman 'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell

ENEMY OF GOD : A NOVEL OF ARTHUR

'Tell me of Arthur', says Igraine, 'our last and best hope, our king who never was a king, the Enemy of God and the scourge of the Saxons' Arthur has won his bloody victory at Lugg Vale and the kingdoms are finally united. Mordred's throne is safe, Guinevere is to bear Arthur a child and Lancelot is to marry Ceinwyn. After one last battle against the Saxons, Arthur will rule a peaceful, orderly land. But, unlike Merlin, Arthur has forgotten the Gods, who thrive on chaos. Merlin, weaver of charms, knows that if the Gods are to be restored, he must bring together Britain's thirteen sacred objects. Derfel, the stalwart of Arthur's shield wall, is drawn into Merlin's intrigues and Arthur's plans are thrown into turmoil ... Don't miss The Winter King, the first volume in Bernard Cornwell's powerful Warlord Chronicles, also published in Penguin

Sharpe y el oro de los españoles tiene como escenario la España que en el siglo pasado se enfrentó a las poderosas tropas napoleónicas con el apoyo del ejército británico que encabezaba Wellington. En esta segunda entrega de la serie, el capitan Richard Sharpe recibe el encargo de apoderarse de una reserva de oro oculta en las montañas portuguesas, que puede salvar la critica situacion financiera en la que se encuentra el ejercito ingles un año despues de la victoria de Talavera. Enfrentamientos con las experimentadas tropas francesas, con un fanatico y feroz guerrillero español, y con su bella pero peligrosa amante son algunos de los obstaculos que debe superar Sharpe en esta ocasion, empleando para ello el talento militar y la destreza en el campo de batalla que le distinguen como el mas singular oficial ingles. Despues de un sinfin de batallas, acorralado en la ciudad amurallada de Almeida, Sharpe no duda en emplear cualquier tipo de estratagema y artimaña para alcanzar sus objetivos. Sin embargo, sus superiores no podran tolerar impasiblemente sus poco convencionales metodos; a no ser que cumpla su mision con exito. Todos los libros de la serie del capitan Richard Sharpe

In 2000 B.C., a case of sibling rivalry among the sons of Hengall, the chief in a place called Ratharryn, gives rise to the building of a temple to a new deity, the sun god Slaol. The temple is an immense circle of stones that taxes the ingenuity and strength of several generations of Ratharryn men. The result, of course, is Stonehenge, which Cornwell recreates in this vivid novel, along with the imagined world in which it was constructed.