In this engaging social history New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today (Wall Street Journal) completes his epic Last Kingdom series with this companion book featuring three exclusive short stories and sixty recipes that bring Uhtreds world to life as never before. My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred. The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg the Saxon-born Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this lively compendium Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtreds realm illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldnt fully explore in his novels. Uhtreds Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series presenting a fascinating detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor danger and beauty. With his narrative flair Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period from the clothes to weapons to food offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare created by renowned UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield--Uhtred as a young boy as Alfreds advisor and as prince.
