Originally titled The Saxon Stories, these novels have adopted The Last Kingdom's name since the Netflix adaptation launched, encompassing 12 books so far and with a final entry on the way soon.

Warning: contains spoilers for The Last Kingdom season five finale and Bernard ... can vary. Season five and Book 10 The Flame Bearer both end with Uhtred having regained his ancestral seat ...

Express.co.uk has all you need to know about whether the film is based on any of Bernard Cornwell's books ... on the set. READ MORE: Alexander Dreymon girlfriend: Is The Last Kingdom star ...

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is finally back on screens as The Last Kingdom returns for season four ... Here are the biggest differences between the books and the Netflix series ...

Update: Den of Geek reported on July 7 that The Last Kingdom has been renewed for Season ... Uhtred's sister, Thyra, also didn't make it, her home set ablaze by anti-Dane bigots.