Bøker av Bernard Cornwell

The fourth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The third book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The first book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The second book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

From bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, comes a brilliant retelling of the Arthurian legend, combining myth, history, and thrilling battlefield action. In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land . . .Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead. His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves. While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion.But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur. Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the country - let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates. Yet destiny awaits him . . .Fans of Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, Conn Iggulden and Merlin will be captivated by this gripping historical novel. ___________'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell'Spellbinding realism' The Times

THE TIME HAS COME The final book in the globally bestselling historical series, coming October 2020.

The incredible new novel from the globally bestselling author! - Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a man of his word. An oath bound him to King Alfred. An oath bound him to Aethelflaed. And now an oath will wrench him away from the ancestral home he fought so hard to regain. For Uhtred has sworn that on King Edward's death, he will kill two men. And now Edward is dying. A violent attack drives Uhtred south with a small band of warriors, and headlong into the battle for kingship. Plunged into a world of shifting alliances and uncertain loyalties, he will need all his strength and guile to overcome the fiercest warrior of them all. As two opposing Kings gather their armies, fate drags Uhtred to London, and a struggle for control that must leave one King victorious, and one dead. But fate - as Uhtred has learned to his cost - is inexorable. Wyrd bid ful araed. And Uhtred's destiny is to stand at the heart of the shield wall once again...

The first book in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series on the American Civil War.It is summer 1861. The armies of North and South stand on the brink of America's civil war.Nathanial Starbuck, jilted by his girl and estranged from his family, arrives in the capital of the Confederate South, where he enlists in an elite regiment being raised by rich, eccentric Washington Faulconer.Pledged to the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck becomes a northern boy fighting for the southern cause. But nothing can prepare him for the shocking violence to follow in the war which broke America in two.

The eighth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.

The first five books in Bernard Cornwell's No.1 bestselling THE LAST KINGDOM series, a captivating historical fiction series that transports readers to a time when epic heroes rose amidst the tumult and war of the 9th Century. BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.

The fifth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.

In the battle for power, two enemies will collide! Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg knows that peace is far from reach. Though he has won the battle for his ancestral home, rebellion looms in Mercia and invading Norsemen appear at every turn. With the country in turmoil, Uhtred comes face-to-face with King Skoll, a violent Norseman leading an army of ulfhedinn, or wolf warriors, hellbent on seizing a kingdom - and killing any in his path. Surrounded and outnumbered by new enemies, Uhtred must call on all his skill and courage to survive, and prevent his beloved Northumbria from falling to the Viking hoards.

From Bernard Cornwell, the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Sharpe novels. Arthur has brought a fragile peace to Britain - but it cannot last . . .Uniting the restive British kingdoms behind him, Arthur believes he can now hold back the Saxons threatening the country. Meanwhile, Merlin sets out on a quest to uncover the sacred Treasures of Britain, hoping they will prove decisive in the coming battle. But in a country where the cult of the Christians is spreading, Merlin's quest is divisive. And the ambitions of the rival warlord Lancelot threaten the delicate peace. Could even those closest to Arthur be moved to betray him?In the second book of the Warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwell brilliantly retells the Arthurian legend, combining myth, history and thrilling battlefield action.'Wonderful and haunting' People Magazine'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell

The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

The second book in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling series on the American Civil War.Nathanial Starbuck is a Copperhead: a northerner fighting for the rebel South in America's Civil War.Expelled from the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck must travel a hard road before he can rejoin his comrades. He must join the shadowy war of betrayal and espionage, where nothing is certain and no one can be trusted. Starbuck's journey will take him through the savage prisons of Richmond, across the blood-sodden battlefields of Virginia, and into the deadly high command of the northern army.

A superbly exciting novel which vividly captures the horror of the battlefield, The Bloody Ground is the fourth volume in the Starbuck Chronicles.It is late summer 1862 and the Confederacy is invading the United States of America.Nate Starbuck, a northern preacher's son fighting for the rebel South, is given command of a punishment battalion - a despised unit of shirkers and cowards. His enemies expect it to be his downfall, as Starbuck must lead this ramshackle unit into a battle that will prove to be the bloodiest of the Civil War.

Third volume in the Starbuck Chronicles. The battle for control of Richmond, the Confederate capital, continues through the hot summer of 1862.Available for the first time as a downloadable audio file.Captain Nate Starbuck, yankee fighting for the Southern cause, has to survive and win with his ragged Company in the bitter struggle not only against the formidable Northern army but equally in opposition to his own superiors who would like nothing better than to see Nate Starbuck dead and dishonoured.Starbuck's courage is tested to the limit in his desperate manoeuvres to retrieve his own and the Legion's honour in this the thrid narrative of Bernard Cornwell's sweeping epic of the American Civil War.

Go with God and Fight Like the Devil. A fascinating hero and the pursuit of a sword with mythical power - this is the remarkable new novel by Britains master storyteller, which culminates at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.The Hundred Years War rages on and the bloodiest battles are yet to be fought. Across France, towns are closing their gates, the crops are burning and the country stands alert to danger. The English army, victorious at the Battle of CrA(c)cy and led by the Black Prince, is invading again and the French are hunting them down.Thomas of Hookton, an English archer known as Le BAtard, is under orders to seek out the lost sword of St Peter, a weapon said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near the town of Poitiers, Thomas, his men and his sworn enemies meet in an extraordinary confrontation that ignites one of the greatest battles of all time.

KRIGSHERRE er Bernard Cornwells fantastiske avslutning på serien om Uthred og Englands historie. Den legendariske krigeren Uthred fra Bebbanburg har endelig returnert til Northumbria. I mange år har han kjempet for å få tilbake sitt rettmessige hjem. Nå er han omgitt av sin nye kone og sine lojale krigere - og han trenger dem. Utenfor festningen hans er det begynnende krig fra alle kanter. Alle riker rundt Northumbria prøver å utvide sine grenser i et forsøk på å gjøre herredømmet større. Krigsherren Uthred er midt i stridighetene. Truet og bestukket fra alle sider står han overfor et umulig valg: holde seg utenfor kampen, risikere friheten sin, eller kaste seg inn i krigen og det mest forferdelige slaget Storbritannia noen gang har opplevd. Bare skjebnen kan avgjøre utfallet. Den britiske forfatteren Bernard Cornwell er kjent og elsket for sine historiske romaner, og likhet med de andre bøkene i serien er også KRIGSHERRE en Sunday Times bestselger.

WORLD OF UHTRED is an enthralling masterpiece penned by the renowned author Bernard Cornwell. Released by HARPERCOLLINS in 2023, this book is a testament to Cornwell's prowess in the genre of historical fiction. The WORLD OF UHTRED transports readers back in time, immersing them in a period of history filled with tumultuous events and intriguing characters. Cornwell's unique storytelling style and meticulous attention to historical details make this book a must-read. With each page turn, you'll find yourself more deeply drawn into Uhtred's world, eager to uncover the next twist in his fascinating journey. Published by HARPERCOLLINS, this book is a testament to their commitment to bring quality literature to readers around the world. Don't miss out on this captivating read.

Et løfte har bundet Uthred til kong Alfred. Et løfte har bundet ham til Æthelflaed. Og nå vil et løfte tvinge ham bort fra fedrenes hjem, som han har kjempet så hardt for å få tilbake. For Uthred har sverget at når kong Edward dør, vil han drepe to menn. Og nå dør Edward. Sammen med en liten gruppe krigere reiser Uthred sørover og direkte inn i skiftende allianser og kampen om riket, hvor han vil trenge all sin styrke for å overvinne den sterkeste krigeren av dem alle.

Ulvekrigen er 11. bok i serien om Uhtred, verdens beste vikingserie. Uhtred har vunnet tilbake borgen som har vært i familiens eie i århundrer, men trues nå fra alle kanter av både nye og gamle fiender. Det var ikke lenge Uhtred fikk nyte seieren.I Mercia er det et opprør på gang når kong Edward prøver å ta kontrollen. I Wessex strides rivaliserende parter om hvem som skal bli den neste kongen. Og over hele landet fortsetter invaderende vikinger sin uopphørlige jakt på nytt land.Uhtred, en legendarisk kriger, beundret og ettertraktet som alliert, fryktet som motstander, er igjen revet mellom sine to identiteter: Han slåss på det han mener er feil side, og forbannet av uhell og tragedie står han overfor en av sine mest formidable fiender. Det eneste som kan redde ham, er en stor porsjon kløkt, den største lojalitet og stort mot.I årevis har Uhtred vært revet mellom hedenskap og kristendom, mellom saksere og vikinger, mellom den verdenen han er født inn i og den nye verdenen som presser seg på. Men etter hvert som det nye får stadig større plass, øker presset på Uhtred som far, politiker og kriger.

From Bernard Cornwell. the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Sharpe novels. Arthur seeks peace, with the aid of his sword Excaliber . . . After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak. His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle.But in this final struggle of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the dark magic of the priestess Nimue could conspire to bring about Arthur's downfall. Even his trusty blade Excaliber may not be sharp enough to save him . . .Bernard Cornwell concludes The Warlord Chronicles, bringing the Arthurian legend to thrilling new life.'A powerful and dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend' Sharon Penman'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell

The brand new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series.

Sharpe, having just received his commission, faces his toughest battle yet in this return to India, the terrain of the bestselling Sharpe's Tiger.Sir Arthur Wellesley's army is closing on the retreating Mahrattas in western India. Marching with the British is Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishing he had stayed a sergeant.An act of treachery by Sharpe's old enemy, Sergeant Hakeswill puts him in terrible danger, and leads him to the horror of the impregnable Gawilghur's ravine. To regain his confidence and his authority, Sharpe will fight as he has never fought before.Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.

Richard Sharpe, now a sergeant, and his unit are attacked by apparent allies.Determined to uncover the traitors and avenge the killing of his men, Sharpe travels far into enemy territory, encountering once again his fearsome opponent, Obadiah Hakeswill. Their old quarrel over the death of the Tippoo Sultan and the whereabouts of his treasure resurfaces, and a warrant is issued...