{"product_id":"book-bi84","title":"The Empty Throne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe eighth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (\u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e, London)—the basis for \u003cem\u003eThe Last Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, the hit BBC America television series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred …’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, dies, he leaves no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Æthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æethelred. Widely loved and respected, Æthelflaed has all the makings of a leader—but can Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded once again why \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Bernard Cornwell is “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49345298694448,"sku":"BDbi84","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49345298727216,"sku":"10bi84","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49345298759984,"sku":"40bi84","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/bi84-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776922328","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-bi84","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}