The Empty Throne (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8)

Name: The Empty Throne (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8)
Rating: 4.641744613647461 (321 reviews)

Bernard Cornwell

Oct 2014 · The Last Kingdom Series Book 8 · Harper Collins

321 reviews

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The eighth 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.

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 eighth 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. 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 ...

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321 reviews

Mohamed Khader

February 18, 2023

BC is a genious. he makes smile, drop tears and even my laughter goes wild when i am reading this series. reading it is much more fun than the TV show.

Andrew Bennett

October 22, 2014

Seriously you can smell the battlefield.. Descriptive and factually not far from truth.. Fantastic series... And its the 22nd so where's my book..!! Been looking forward to this since pre order.. !!!!

Raymond Stace

May 18, 2026

I have read the whole series several times,some years apart...but always dissappear back into this world as soon as I turn a page

About the author

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.

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 Caroli...

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