Perhaps the most accomplished historical fiction writer since Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell vividly captures Britain's past in his action-packed, best-selling novels. Half Saxon, half Danish warlord Uhtred is the sword arm of King Alfred of Wessex. While Uhtred protects the Thames frontier, Vikings invade London and prepare to attack Wessex. They'll need Uhtred's help to be successful, which means the warrior must decide where his loyalties lie.