The Last Kingdom

Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.

Caught between his scheming uncle Aelfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.

A tentative trust evolves between Uhtred and Alfred, but Uhtred soon discovers that wily Alfred may have ulterior motives.

Tricked into marriage and then betrayed by Alfred into Guthrum's hands, Uhtred's loyalty vacillates between his new and former allegiances.

With Wessex under attack on two fronts and Mildrith in jeopardy, Uhtred plans a dangerous raid that could save -- or destroy -- them all.

Bitter at Alfred and increasingly estranged from Mildrith, Uhtred journeys to Cornwall, where he forms a risky pact with King Peredur.

After facing treachery in Cornwall, Uhtred seeks a new lease on life, but charges of heresy force him into a fight to the death with Leofric.

Driven to hiding in the marshes after the Vikings invade Wessex, Uhtred and Alfred make amends and commence their plan for retaking the kingdom.

Rallying at Egbert's Stone, Alfred's forces launch a strike against the Viking invaders, but Uhtred still has his eyes set on reclaiming Bebbanburg.