"The final installment in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Saxon Tales series, chronicling the epic story of the making of England. England is under attack. Chaos reigns. Northumbria, the last kingdom, is threatened by armies from all sides, by land and sea, and only one man stands in their way. Torn between loyalty and sworn oaths, the warrior king Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg faces his greatest ever battle--and prepares for his ultimate fate"-- Provided by publisher.

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers." "The Saxon Tales serve as the basis for the Netflix series The Last Kingdom" -- adapted from jacket flap.

Part one: The broken oath -- Part two: The devil's work -- Part three: Slaughter -- Epilogue.