Sword of Kings is the 12th book in Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series (also known as The Last Kingdom series), published in 2019, following the adventures of the warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he navigates political turmoil in 10th-century England, where he is bound by oath to help place Athelstan on the throne amidst rival claimants and battles for the future of England. The novel is a work of historical fiction, filled with action, intrigue, and the making of England, continuing the saga that inspired the Netflix series.
