The Saxon Stories is a continuing historical novel series written by the historical novelist Bernard Cornwell about 9th century Britain. The protagonist of the series is Uhtred Ragnarson, sometimes known as Uhtred Uhtredson. Uhtred is born in Northumbria, but captured and adopted by the Danes. The story takes place during the Danish invasion of Britain, where all but one of the English kingdoms is conquered. The story centers on the ruler of Wessex, Alfred, later historically dubbed 'the Great'. Cornwell mentions that he is in fact distantly descended from a historical Uhtred of Bebbanburg, on whom the protagonist is based.

The following novels are available so far:

• The Last Kingdom (2004)

• The Pale Horseman (2005)

• The Lords of the North (2006)

• Sword Song (2007)

• The Burning Land (2009)

Style

The series is frequently compared to The Warlord Chronicles, not only because of the orphaned and other similarities between the two protagonists, but also in the similarities between the foreign menace in the form of the Danes in The Saxon Stories and the Saxons in The Warlord Chronicles. Alfred also resembles Arthur in his mission as the only man to save his Kingdom (England for Alfred, Southern Celtic Britain for Arthur) from an unstoppable threat.

Originally thought to be a trilogy, Bernard Cornwell mentions in the historical notes at the end of The Lords of the North that he intends to continue writing The Saxon Stories. On his website, Cornwell states he may write seven or eight novels under The Saxon Stories banner, However what is certain is that there will be a fifth book due to confirmation of the continuation of the series in the historical notes of Sword Song.