FLAME BEARER

Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. The truce between the Vikings and Saxons has brought opportunity to England's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. At last he has the chance to retake the home stolen from him so many years earlier. He has made many enemies and sworn many oaths that could distract him from his ambition. New opponents join old foes and enter into the fight for England's kingdoms. But Uhtred is determined that this time nothing will stand in his way for he is the Lord of Bebbanburg and will marshal the lessons of a lifetime of war to reclaim his birthright. From the new major TV series, the original novel. 321pp, paperback.