'Finch has written a blood-soaked historical epic to rank with the
best' Anthony Riches, author of Storm of War The throne of England
is under threat, but one lad’s battle is much closer to
home.Storm clouds gathering at England’s shores… Autumn, 1066.
Saxon England, a realm at peace for fifty years, unknowingly enjoys
its last peaceful harvest. For a Viking horde, led by the dreaded
Harald Hardraada, circles off the north-eastern coast, while
William of Normandy, a wolf in human guise, waits in the south,
greedily sizing up the wealthy kingdom. …will change a young
man’s future… Seventeen-year-old Cerdic, as second in line to
the earldom of Ripon in northern England, is being trained for a
future in the Church. But croziers and catechism do not fire
Cerdic’s soul. He longs instead to be a warrior, like his brother
Unferth, and ride to battle in defence of his lands. …and unseat
his whole world But as the invasion fleets sail, Cerdic finds
himself caught in a maelstrom that will utterly reshape the life he
used to know. A catastrophic war is coming to England, and
Cerdic’s wish for battle looks set to come true… Sunday Times
bestselling author Paul Finch’s first historical novel is an
edge-of-your-seat coming-of-age adventure in early medieval
England, perfect for fans of David Gilman and Bernard Cornwell.
Praise for Usurper 'Usurper is an action-packed, coming-of-age,
adventure set against the upheaval and battles of 1066. Finch gives
us Cerdic, a troubled hero thrown into the maelstrom of events
outside of his control, and we follow him breathlessly as he deals
with brutal Vikings, familial rivalries, unrequited love, invading
Normans and more!' Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia
Chronicles '*Usurper *propels the reader from the very first page
through a dark and desperate age when Britons fought for their
survival. Fearsome battles, believable characters, uncommon valour.
A relentless page turner' David Gilman, author of the Master of War
series 'The grim world of Anglo Saxon England is brought
evocatively to life by master storyteller Paul Finch as he thrusts
the reader deep into the cold and mud and blood of a country
teetering on the brink of a devastating war for survival. Usurper
is a must-read for any lover of history, capturing all the rich
detail of a turbulent time and stitching it through with powerful
emotion' James Wilde, author of the Hereward Chronicles 'An
authentic and vivid depiction of life in England in 1066, and a
brutal, blood-soaked thriller that will be loved by fans of
Cornwell's Last Kingdom' Alex Gough, author of the Imperial
Assassins series 'Finch brings 1066 to life in new and vivid ways.
Packed with blistering battle scenes and believable characters,
this is a superb historical novel' Steven A. McKay, author of the
Druid series
General
Imprint: |
Canelo Adventure
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Wulfbury Chronicles |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
P, W Finch
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80436-205-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
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LSN: |
1-80436-205-0 |
Barcode: |
9781804362051 |
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