The Empty Throne A Novel
The Empty Throne A Novel by Bernard Cornwell is the eighth installment in the Saxon Tales series, published by HarperCollins on January 6, 2015. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in early tenth century AD Britain, a period marked by Viking raids and internal strife among the Saxons regarding leadership in Mercia following the death of Æthelred, who leaves no legitimate heir.
Readers will encounter Uhtred, a central figure who has long supported Æthelflaed, the widow of Æthelred and sister to King Edward of Wessex. As the West Saxons grapple with the question of leadership, the story explores the challenges of accepting a woman as ruler amidst the chaos of rival factions vying for the empty throne. This historical fiction delves into themes of war and military conflict, set against the backdrop of a transformative era in England’s history.
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The eighth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series.
My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred . . .’
Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.
When Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, dies, he leaves no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Æthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æethelred. Widely loved and respected, Æthelflaed has all the makings of a leader—but can Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne.
With this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded once again why New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell is “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal).
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