War of the Wolf (Spanish: La guerra del Lobo ), published in 2018, is the eleventh historical novel in acclaimed The Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales ) series. Set in early 10th-century Britain, the story finds a 60-year-old Uhtred of Bebbanburg finally in possession of his ancestral home, yet unable to enjoy peace as he is caught between burgeoning dynastic struggles in Wessex and a savage new threat in Northumbria. Plot Overview
Uhtred’s son-in-law and the King of Northumbria, whose rule is directly threatened by Sköll's incursions. Historical and Thematic Context La guerra del Lobo - Bernard Cornwell - Google Books
Edward’s oldest son and Uhtred’s friend, whose safety becomes a central motivation for Uhtred’s involvement in Mercian politics. La guerra del Lobo - Bernard Cornwell.epub
Uhtred is drawn into the conflict when Sköll kills a member of his family, prompting a quest for vengeance. Despite his age and desire for retirement, Uhtred’s loyalty to his protégé and his family ties in Northumbria force him into a final, bloody confrontation at the fortress of Heahburh. Key Characters
Alfred the Great’s successor, whose ambition to unify England often places him at odds with Uhtred’s desire for Northumbrian independence. War of the Wolf (Spanish: La guerra del
The narrative centers on a dual threat to the nascent "Englaland." To the south, the death of of Mercia in 918 AD triggers political instability as her brother, King Edward of Wessex , moves to annex her kingdom and suppress local rebellion. To the north, a new Viking leader named Sköll emerges, leading an army of "wolf-warriors"—men who fight in a drug-induced, half-crazed state believing they are wolves.
A Norse invader and the primary antagonist, whose "wolf-warriors" use terror and perceived sorcery to destabilize the region. Historical and Thematic Context La guerra del Lobo
The grizzled protagonist, a pagan Saxon lord who continues to serve as the decisive military force for Christian kings despite his personal disdain for their religion.