The Last Kingdom
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4.2 • 687 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry, comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States.
King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later. Eccentric to the point of madness, in the years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new kingdom. One separate from Bavaria, a place he could retreat to and rule as he wished. But a question remains: Did he succeed?
Enter Cotton Malone. Luke Daniels, Malone’s Magellan Billet protégé, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group on the trail of a 19th century deed that proves Ludwig’s long-rumored search bore fruit. A document that could not only secure Bavaria’s independence, but also change the balance of power in the modern world. The United States, China, and Germany all want it.
In a race across Bavaria for clues hidden inside Ludwig’s three fairytale castles, Cotton and Luke battle an ever-growing list of deadly adversaries all intent on finding the last kingdom.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In bestseller Berry's high-octane 17th novel featuring Cotton Malone (after 2021's The Kaiser's Web), Malone, a former intelligence officer who worked 12 years with the Magellan Billet, a covert Justice Department unit, and is now living in Denmark, where he owns and operates a rare book shop, comes out of retirement to assist his protégé, Luke Daniels. Daniels has infiltrated a group bent "on doing some bad things to the U.S." that is linked to Bavarian prince Stefan von Bayern. The prince wants Malone and Daniels to visit Bavaria's Herrenchiemsee Palace, built by Ludwig II, the notorious mad king, to search for a valuable document. The document is connected with Ludwig's desire to realize his enigmatic dream of acquiring "the last kingdom"—and to his mysterious death in 1886, supposedly by accidental drowning. Malone soon finds himself shot at and drawn into aiding Daniels further. The reveal of this mysterious document's true nature will work best for series fans accustomed to suspending disbelief. Those looking for a fun page-turner with historical elements will be satisfied.
Customer Reviews
The Last Kingdom
It is a good story with some interesting history. The ending could have been better.
The Last Kingdom. Steve Berry
This excellent read, typical of Steve Berry evolves around a lost document which could greatly challenge the global strength of the United States. The King of Bavaria Ludwig II and the king of Hawaii. Ownership of Hawaii goes to King Ludwig II. An excellent fast paced read with action and suspense on every page!! My highest recommendation!! Enjoyed immensely!!
Ridiculously complex
Terrible plot. Story wanders. Several superfluous characters that add nothing to the story. Almost gave up on finishing reading.