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[2] The historical setting is the big story; writing historical fiction needs a little story so the history can be the background. When he was 58, Cornwell met his birth father, William Outhred (or Oughtred), for the first time while on a book tour in Vancouver, Canada. [2] There was a family tree going back to the 6th century. [2]
The novels in The Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell. Pages in category "The Saxon Stories" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Novels that primarily or partially take place in Anglo-Saxon England (410–1066). Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Sword of Kings is the twelfth historical novel in The Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell. It was first published in October 2019. Sword of Kings is set in 10th-century England and continues to follow the fortunes of the fictional Uhtred of Bebbanburg. This novel begins with his investigating the murder of fishermen under his protection.
The Last Kingdom is the first historical novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2004.This story introduces Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is kidnapped by Danish Vikings as a young child and is assimilated into their culture, religion and language before a series of events lead him into the service of King Alfred of Wessex and his participation in multiple battles ...
War Lord is the 13th and last novel in the Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell.It was published on 15 October 2020 in the UK. Uhtred of Bebbanburg plays a crucial role in the battle that will decide whether Alfred the Great's dream of England comes to pass or not.
The Empty Throne is the eighth historical novel in The Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in October 2014. It is set in 10th-century Mercia and Dyfed . Plot summary
Warriors of the Storm is the ninth historical novel in The Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in October 2015. It is set in 10th-century Mercia , Northumbria and Northern Ireland and continues to follow the fortunes of the fictional Uhtred of Bebbanburg.