Killer of kings
Harffy, Matthew2019
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AD 636. Anglo-Saxon Britain. Whilst escorting a group of holy men, Beobrand becomes embroiled in a conflict with the Mercian army. In the chaos that ensues, secrets are exposed, bringing into question much that Beobrand had believed true. AD 636. Anglo-Saxon Britain. Beobrand has land, men and riches. He should be content. And yet he cannot find peace until his enemies are food for the ravens. But before Beobrand can embark on his bloodfeud, King Oswald orders him southward, to escort holy men bearing sacred relics. When Penda of Mercia marches a warhost into the southern kingdoms, Beobrand and his men are thrown into the midst of the conflict. Beobrand soon finds himself fighting for his life and his honour. In the chaos that grips the south, dark secrets are exposed, bringing into question much that Beobrand had believed true. Can he unearth the answers and exact the vengeance he craves? Or will the blood-price prove too high, even for a warrior of his battle-fame and skill?
Main title:
Killer of kings / Matthew Harffy.
Author:
Harffy, Matthew, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Head of Zeus, 2019.
Collation:
xxi, 376 pages : map (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Bernicia chronicles ; IV.
Notes:
Originally published: in ebook format. London: Aria, 2017."An Aria book."
ISBN:
9781786696267 (pbk)9781784978853 (ebook)
Dewey class:
823.92
LC class:
PR6108
Language:
English
Subject:
Beobrand (Fictitious character from Harffy) -- FictionNorthumbria (Kingdom) -- FictionGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- FictionHistorical fictionHistoricalHistorical fictionHistorical adventure fictionThriller / suspense fictionWar & combat fictionAncient history"European history: medieval period, middle ages"Historical mysteriesUnited Kingdom, Great BritainAncient Worldc 500 CE to c 1000 CE
BRN:
642910