Historical Fiction
The Last Kingdom
2004·485 pages
In 9th-century England amid Viking invasions, young Saxon noble Uhtred is captured and raised by Danes, forging him into a fierce warrior torn between loyalties.
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In 9th-century England amid Viking invasions, young Saxon noble Uhtred is captured and raised by Danes, forging him into a fierce warrior torn between loyalties.
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From Bernard Cornwell, the New York Times bestselling author whom the Washington Post calls "perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today," comes a saga of blood, rage, fidelity, and betrayal that brings to center stage King Alfred the Great, one of the most crucial (but oft-forgotten) figures in English history. It is King Alfred and his heirs who, in the ninth and tenth centuries, with their backs against the wall, fought to secure the survival of the last outpost of Anglo-...
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Romance & sex
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Some on-page sexual scenes with moderate explicitness; references to consensual encounters and marital joys. To rape and assaults during Viking raids and battles; aftermath described.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of battles with dismemberment, massacres, and gore; extended sequences of brutality and pillaging.
Profanity
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Moderate use of historical profanity and strong language in dialogue and narration.
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol consumption in Viking and Saxon settings, portrayed as part of warrior culture without glamorization.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Central themes of Christian piety in King Alfred and clergy; contrasts with pagan Viking rituals and beliefs.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Depictions of kingdom politics, invasions, and cultural clashes between Saxons and Danes.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Child captivity and upbringing by captors; slavery, war atrocities, and systemic cruelty in invasions. To rape and assaults during Viking raids and battles; aftermath described.
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