The Recurring Cast
Saxon Stories book 8 · 2014

The Empty Throne

Æthelred, ruler of Mercia, is dying, and no one can agree who should succeed him. Uhtred backs Æthelflæd, though a woman ruling Mercia is unheard of.

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Book facts

Author
Bernard Cornwell
Series
Saxon Stories, book 8 of 13
Published
2014
Setting
Set in Chester
Characters charted
4
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Empty Throne

4 recurring or key characters from Bernard Cornwell’s chart.

Lead 1

Major 1

  • FinanIrish warrior, Uhtred's closest friend

Minor and cameo 2

  • BridaSaxon girl raised with Uhtred
  • SihtricUhtred's loyal warrior

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