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OverviewIn the wild lands of Norway, Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure. Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. When the Vikings attack again, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Hunlaf and Runolf have other plans; kin to seek out, old scores to settle, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse. Their voyage takes them into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors and, with religious fervour, is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage – burning all in his path. Hunlaf must brave the Norse wilderness, and overcome deadly foes, to stop this madman. Can he prevent a night of flames and slaughter? Reviews for Matthew Harffy: 'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun 'Absolutely gripping storytelling' Angus Donald 'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society 'Harffy's writing just gets better and better' Jemahl Evans Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew HarffyPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book ISBN: 9781801102292ISBN 10: 1801102295 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 01 September 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA brilliant read from an author at the top of his game. Highly recommended * Historical Novel Review * PRAISE FOR MATTHEW HARFFY: 'A master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun. 'A Time for Swords is a bold opening to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun. 'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard (on A Time for Swords). 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society (on the Bernicia Chronicles). 'The gripping novel evokes the turbulence and violence of the first onslaught of the Vikings. I couldn't put it down!' -- Christian Cameron (on A Time for Swords) PRAISE FOR MATTHEW HARFFY: 'A master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun. 'A Time for Swords is a bold opening to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun. 'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard (on A Time for Swords). 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb ... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society (on the Bernicia Chronicles). 'The gripping novel evokes the turbulence and violence of the first onslaught of the Vikings. I couldn't put it down!' -- Christian Cameron (on A Time for Swords) Author InformationMatthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. Follow Matthew on @MatthewHarffy www.matthewharffy.com Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |