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The Serpent Sword (Hardcover)
Series: The Bernicia Chronicles, 1
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'HISTORICAL FICTION DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS' ANGUS DONALD
AD 633 Beobrand is a young man with a shadowy past. As an outsider
in the kingdom of Bernicia, he is compelled to join his brother,
Octa, as a warrior in the household of King Edwin. He must learn to
fight with sword and shield to defend the war-ravaged kingdoms of
Northumbria. In a period of great upheaval for Dark Age Britain,
all he finds is death and war. Men and women strive to seize
control of their destinies in a time of despair, and the land is
rife with danger as warlords vie for supremacy and dominion.
Amongst the blood and the betrayals, Beobrand learns of his
brother's near-certain murder. Inexperienced but ruthless, Beobrand
must form his own allegiances and learn to fight as a warrior with
sword and shield. Driven by a desire for vengeance and a relentless
pursuit of his enemies, he faces challenges which transform him
from a boy to a man who stands strong in the clamour and gore of
the shieldwall. As he closes in on his kin's slayer, can Beobrand
mete out the retribution he craves without sacrificing his
honour... or even his soul? Praise for Matthew Harffy: 'Nothing
less than superb ... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on
every page' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to
follow' David Gilman 'A tale that rings like sword song in the
reader's mind' Giles Kristian 'A brilliant characterization of a
difficult hero in a dangerous time. Excellent!' Christian Cameron
'A terrific novel. It illuminates the Dark Ages like a bolt of
lightning' Toby Clements 'Battles, treachery, revenge and a healthy
dose of Dark Age adventure' Simon Turney 'Matthew Harffy tells a
great story' Joanna Hickson 'Harffy's writing just gets better and
better ... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to
Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans 'Harffy has a real winner on his
hands ... A genuinely superb novel' Steven McKay 'A breathtaking
novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul
Fraser Collard
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