The Pale Horseman (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 2)

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The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. ALONE IN A SEA OF ENEMIES. BOUND TOGETHER BY LOYALTY, BELIEF AND DESPERATION. Wessex, led by the pious King Alfred, is the last Saxon stronghold against the savage strength of the Vikings. Now it is struggling for its very existence. Uhtred, a Saxon raised by Vikings, is no ordinary warrior. As sharp of mind as he is of sword, his lust for life and battle sits badly with Alfred and his priests. But they face dire odds and Uhtred's unique knowledge and fearlessness mean that he may be their only hope in the coming battle ...

Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.

'NOBODY IN THE WORLD DOES THIS BETTER' Lee Child 'LIKE GAME OF THRONES, BUT REAL' Observer 'THE BEST BATTLE SCENES OF ANY WRITER I'VE EVER READ, PAST OR PRESENT. CORNWELL REALLY MAKES HISTORY COME ALIVE' George R.R. Martin