A Saxon raised by the Danes who aids King Alfred against Viking invasions. He seeks to retake his ancestral home, Bebbanburg, navigating conflicts with Danish warlords and his son-in-law Sigtryggr to finally achieve his destiny.
A retired warrior and lord of Bebbanburg drawn back into conflict to prevent civil war. He uncovers Ingilmundr's treachery, is exiled, and later joins forces with Aethelstan at the Battle of Brunanburh. Severely wounded protecting Aethelstan, he secures Northumbria for a united England, possibly fulfilling the prophecy of seven kings dying.
Jackson is Sara's ex-boyfriend, whom she unexpectedly meets again at the wedding trip. He survives the pilot's death, helps repair the damaged fuel line despite badly breaking his arm, supports Sara during the emergency, and later declares his love while they await rescue on the sandbar.
A German soldier garrisoned in the valley who strongly distrusts the local women. His paranoia leads him to abandon his post and flee to town with the Army radio, highlighting the tension and lack of trust among the occupying forces.
A rentboy Christopher meets at the Cosy Corner. They engage in a passionate but unstable relationship that ends when Caspar abruptly vanishes and later joins the Nazi party.
Roman's driver who defects to help Crystal escape. He becomes her romantic partner and co-conspirator in attempting to reverse her monstrous transformation.
Associate or witness connected to the case's social and professional circles.
Alexander Dreymon has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Their work is anchored in the Nothing Underneath Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Last Kingdom, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, Horizon Line. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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