{"product_id":"the-empty-throne-the-last-kingdom-series","title":"The Empty Throne (The Last Kingdom Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis eighth entry in New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwells epic Saxon Tales series brings to life the harrowing and turbulent tale of a nation torn apart by sectarian and religious strife  a political struggle dominated by dynastic rivalries  and the remarkable strength that elevates some characters above their time.  My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred  who was the son of Uhtred . . .  Britain  early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland  and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.  thelred  the ruler of Mercia  is dying  leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king  but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed  sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected  Athelflaed has all the makings of a leaderbut could Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne.  Uhtred is still suffering from the wounds he received in battle. To recover his strength he needs to find the sword that caused the injury  but lost amid the battles blood and mud  how could it be traced and who among the Vikings or Saxons might be holding it?  In the end it is one champion  one hero  who will destroy the new Viking threat to Mercia and ultimately decide the fate of England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948119912501,"sku":"ByrdShop_0007504179","price":28.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780007504176_d95ef9dc-c8fe-4c35-9c42-0e0ba2863c8e.jpg?v=1770659634","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-empty-throne-the-last-kingdom-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}