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The Flame Bearer
Book 10 in the The Last Kingdom series.
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After decades of service to Wessex and Mercia, Uhtred finally turns north to recover Bebbanburg from the uncle and cousin who hold his ancestral fortress. The stronghold appears almost impossible to capture, while Scottish pressure and Northumbrian politics complicate his plans.
Uhtred relies on deception, seaborne movement and the loyalty of his household warriors to gain entry. The novel brings his long campaign for Bebbanburg to a decisive assault while leaving the future of Northumbria unsettled.