From Barnes & NobleWith this intense new standalone installment, the author USA Today called "the reigning king of historical fiction" continues a signature series. The Empty Throne is set in the early tenth century, a tumultuous time for Saxons who still strive to fulfill Alfred's dream of a united England. The fierce attacks of Viking warriors threaten their aspirations, but so too does internal strife about who will succeed the dying Æthelred. (P.S. Enthusiasts of the series will be pleased by the novel's strong portrayal of Uhtred and heartened by the news that the production of a television series based on the novels has already begun.)
Daily Mail"Cornwell once again shows his acknowledged mastery of fast-paced storytelling, full of exciting incident and an unflinching approach to bloodshed.
