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The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell follows young Saxon noble Uhtred, who is captured by Danish invaders in 866 after his father is killed. Adopted by the Danish warlord Ragnar, Uhtred is raised as a Dane and becomes an exceptional warrior. Torn between his Saxon heritage and his Danish upbringing, Uhtred joins Saxon King Alfred in the fight against the Dane invaders, distinguishing himself in pivotal battles while seeking to reclaim his ancestral home. The novel contains graphic depictions of violence, including battles and personal assaults.