The ambitious grandson of Alfred the Great who dreams of a united England.

Caught between rival kings, Uhtred must choose whether to remain neutral behind his walls or join a struggle that leads to the historic Battle of Brunanburh —one of the bloodiest and most significant in British history. Characters:

The novel follows an elderly but still formidable Uhtred as he faces the ultimate conflict that will decide the fate of "Englaland".

The protagonist, now an old man, striving to protect his home and legacy. Finan: Uhtred's leal and skilled Irish companion.

Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur:The Warlord Chronicles 3 by Cornwell Bernard

King Æthelstan has unified Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia but seeks to conquer the North. Simultaneously, King Constantine of Scotland and Norse leaders from Ireland (Anlaf) invade from the North.

Note: In some Spanish-speaking regions, the title "El señor de la guerra" is also used collectively for the "Warlord Chronicles" trilogy (Arthurian legend), specifically the third book, Excalibur.

A powerful Norse leader challenging Æthelstan's authority.