From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend; from the bestselling Last Kingdom series 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 . . . From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions; 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