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Bernard cornwell is the author of the acclaimed new york times bestselling saxon tales series, which includes the last kingdom, the pale horseman, lords of the north, sword song, the burning land, death of kings, the pagan lord, and, most recently, the empty throne and warriors of the storm, and which serves as the basis for the hit television series the last kingdom. Love, all i feel is love for this book it s like an epic love story but for a man who fought for what was rightfully his. The book takes readers to england in the 9th century. Read online the last kingdom a theatre pdf by bernard.
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