UHTRED'S FEAST

"My name is Uhtred..." With that unforgettable opening, The Last Kingdom began its journey, and now, 20 years later, Bernard Cornwell brings the saga to a richly satisfying close with this inspired companion volume. Uhtred's Feast blends three vivid short stories with over 80 meticulously researched recipes, immersing readers in the sights, smells and flavours of the Anglo-Saxon world. It's a celebration of the series that charted the birth of England and introduced one of historical fiction's most enduring heroes: Uhtred of Bebbanburg - Saxon-born, Norse-raised, a defiant, loyal warrior. Alongside the fiction, Cornwell explores corners of Anglo-Saxon life that couldn't be fully captured in the novels alone. Working with acclaimed chef Suzanne Pollak, he brings history to the table, recreating the food and feasting of the age, from everyday fare to the meals shared in great halls before battle or for celebration. More than a recipe book, this is part invitation to step into Uhtred's hall and sit by the fire, set a shank into a large bowl and top with the turnip and carrot mix spooning over the sauce of your braised lamb shank - made with mushrooms, onion, garlic, anchovies, raw apple cider vinegar, fresh thyme leaves and mint leaves, carrots, turnips and seasoning - or a brisket hash, a dandelion salad with bacon, or cream braised leeks with nutmeg. 270 pages. Small remainder mark.