"Sword of Kings: The Last Kingdom Book 12" by Bernard Cornwell is a historical fiction novel, set in the Kingdom of England during the 9th century. The is the twelfth installment in the "The Last Kingdom" series. The series follows the adventures of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon warrior who is torn between his loyalty to the Saxons and his loyalty to the Danish invaders. This latest installment promises to be an action-packed and thrilling read, filled with political intrigue, battles, and historic events.