Saxon Stories book 12 · 2019
Sword of Kings
King Edward of Wessex is dying, and Uhtred must choose between rival claimants to the throne, honouring an oath he swore long ago.
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Book facts
- Author
- Bernard Cornwell
- Series
- Saxon Stories, book 12 of 13
- Published
- 2019
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- High
Sword of Kings on screen
- The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023, film, Netflix). A feature-length conclusion to the series, as Uhtred faces a final battle for the future of England.
Who is in Sword of Kings
4 recurring or key characters from Bernard Cornwell’s chart.
Lead 1
- Uhtred of BebbanburgSaxon lord raised by Danes
Major 1
- FinanIrish warrior, Uhtred's closest friend
Also featuring these characters
Other Bernard Cornwell books that share the most characters with Sword of Kings.
- The Flame Bearer2016 · Saxon Stories · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Warriors of the Storm2015 · Saxon Stories · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Empty Throne2014 · Saxon Stories · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Pagan Lord2013 · Saxon Stories · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon