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The start of a brand NEW series - an unputdownable fast paced
adventure, filled with unforgettable characters. 989 AD. Alfred the
Great's dream of a united England has been forged by his daughter
Aethelfaed and grandson, King Aethelstan. The Vikings have been
expelled from York following the death of Erik Bloodaxe, and for
two generations there has been peace between Saxon and Dane. A new
Viking warlord Olaf Tryggvason seeks revenge for Bloodaxe's death
and the slaughter that followed, and has set his sights on a fresh
assault on England's shores. With Skarde Wartooth they set sail for
Saxon lands, hungry for glory, conquest and vengeance. Beornoth, a
brutal and battle-hardened Saxon Thegn, is called to arms to fight
and protect the Saxon people from the savage Norse invaders. On a
personal crusade, he joins the army of Byrthnoth, Lord of the east
Saxons in a desperate fight against the bloodthirsty Vikings.
Beornoth must lay his own demons to bed, survive vicious attacks
and find redemption for his tragic past. If you like Bernard
Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell you will
love this epic Saxon adventure packed with battles, Vikings, and
adventure. Priase for Warrior and Protector 'Epic, brutal action, a
flawed hero defending his people while fighting his own demons,
implacable ruthless invaders, treacherous nobles, Warrior and
Protector has them all'- Matthew Harffy 'Bloody and brutal,
everything you want from a novel about 10th century England.
Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan
Cook 'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the
English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of
battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 'Thunderously atmospheric!
Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age
lore.' - Gordon Doherty 'Absolutely cracking. The best Viking saga
I've read in years. A joy to pick up again.' - Ross Greenwood
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Dawnflight
(Hardcover)
Kim Iverson Headlee
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R735
R665
Discovery Miles 6 650
Save R70 (10%)
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Discover the brand new instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling
Tobacco Girls series! War is fleeting, but true love last
forever...May 1944 Hope and excitement is in the air when news
breaks of the allied forces landing in Normandy. D Day has arrived.
However, the day-to-day struggles for the Tobacco Girls continue.
Carole Thomas wants her old life back. She is burdened with the
guilt of being a young single mother and considers having baby
Paula adopted, but Maisie Miles will do anything to stop her.
Phyllis Mason having found the love of her life is getting married
in Malta to Mick Fairbrother, but will the dangerous legacies of
war plague her happy day? Bridget O'Neill finds herself posted to
one of the hospitals receiving the injured from the D-Day landing
beaches. Her most fervent hope is that her husband, Lyndon, does
not become one of them. Peace is on the horizon, but will their
wishes and dreams win through and bring them a happy ever after?
Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will
keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another
heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all
saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of
factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and
choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin
Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then
look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller
The start of a brand new series from bestselling author MJ Porter
for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy. 'Immediate and
personal' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age
warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal,
real, fascinating and satisfying.' S.J.A. Turney 'If you love
history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son
of Mercia. You won't regret it!" Eric Schumacher Tamworth, Mercia
AD825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger.
Their King, Beornwulf lies dead and years of bitter in-fighting
between the nobles, and cross border wars have left Mercia exposed
to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for
his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on
Mercia. King Wiglaf, has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can
he unite a disparate Kingdom against the might of Wessex who are
braying for blood and land? Can King Wiglaf keep the dragons at bay
or is Mercia doomed to disappear beneath the wings of the Wessex
wyvern? Can anyone save Mercia from destruction? 'MJ Porter
recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark
Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' Bestselling author Matthew
Harffy 'Refreshing... I was reluctant to put the book down'
Historical Novel Society Readers are spell-bound by Son of Mercia!:
'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review
'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review 'I found the
pages flying by... A great book' Reader review
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