The World

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF UHTRED This is the untold piece of the Last Kingdom story . . . When Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom was published in 2004, it was the beginning of a series that would reach millions of readers, tell the epic story of the birth of England, and forge one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Saxon born, Norse raised, warrior and rebel. Now, we see Uhtred like never before. In three brand new short stories, Bernard Cornwell shows us the man behind the shield - as a young boy, as a fledgling warrior, as a prince - and the world beyond the battlefield. Because after two decades immersing himself in Anglo-Saxon history - an intense period of warring kingdoms and political rivalry - Bernard also discovered a fascination for the everyday realities of this extraordinary time. Seamlessly blending fact and fiction, and including beautifully crafted recipes from renowned chef Suzanne Pollak, this companion opens a door into the Anglo-Saxon home. It shares a picture of how ordinary people lived, worked and ate, bringing the world of Uhtred to vivid life.