The Last Kingdom

Tensions have risen between Wessex and Mercia in the years after Alfred’s death. Uhtred believes that his destiny is finally within reach and the time is right to take back his ancestral home.

Healing family wounds, Uhtred journeys north, his ancestral home in his sights. The rift between Wessex and Mercia deepens, and Lord Aethelhelm pressures King Edward to make a decision that threatens to divide the Saxons.

As the Danes take advantage of Saxon instability, Aethelflaed takes a bold course of resistance. Uhtred must decide whether love will drive him to fight for the Saxons.

The Saxons and Danes prepare for conflict, but will Mercia and Wessex unite in time to secure their future?

Resolved to unite with former allies, King Edward attempts to offer his support. But old wounds are not so easily healed.

Separated from Aethelflaed and far from home, Uhtred is forced to pursue justice in order to return. Brida finds herself in horrifying circumstances.

Edward makes Uhtred an offer that will resolve the turmoil in Mercia, but has huge ramifications for Uhtred personally.

Uhtred makes the ultimate sacrifice for the future of Saxon unity. But, it comes at a great personal cost. Aethelflaed and Edward finally resolve their differences.

Uhtred fears for his family. Aethelflaed enjoys success, but Edward realises he has been distracted from an unknown enemy.

The Danes and the Saxons look to a new future. And so must Uhtred.