Dark Age Monarch Uther Pendragon

Rome's legions have left Britain in 410 CE, and the island is under pressure from several sides. Political loyalties shift from one season to the next. Uther Pendragon inherits a kingdom his father held steady, and he takes control of it.

Uther turns that inheritance into an offensive on a scale not seen before, fighting the Angles, Saxons and other invaders. He is single-minded and has little compassion for anyone who stands against him. His brutality is noticed across Britain.

The cost builds as he goes. Uther makes as many enemies as allies, and the loyalties around his throne begin to fracture. He also wins Igraine, and their only child is Arthur, who is destined to lead the Britons into a legendary Golden Age.

The book is a prequel to Dark Age Monarch: The Reign of King Arthur. It blends Arthurian legend, historical fact and some fantasy, and it follows the chaotic 5th century with its familiar cast of characters. Uther stays at the centre throughout, a hard king whose reign leaves its mark on the land.