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The Serpent Sword
the first thrilling Anglo-Saxon historical adventure in the Bernicia Chronicles
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MATTHEW HARFFY'S UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL BANE OF BERNICIA AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW!
READERS LOVE MATTHEW HARFFY:
'Rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian
'Brilliant characterization' Christian Cameron
'Breathtaking' Paul Fraser Collard
In this spectacular debut novel, adventure and agony, bloodshed and betrayal collide in the Anglo-Saxon world.
AD 633, Northumbria. Beobrand, a young outsider in the kingdom of Bernicia, joins the household of King Edwin. He must soon learn the skills of a warrior to defend the war-ravaged kingdom, a land rife with danger as warlords vie for supremacy.
Amongst the blood and betrayals, Beobrand learns of his brother's murder, and relentlessly pursues his enemies as he seeks deadly revenge.
Perilous challenges will transform Beobrand from a callow youth into a warrior who stands strong in the clamour and gore of battle. But can he wreak the vengeance he craves without sacrificing his honour... and his soul?
From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, the Bernicia Chronicles are gripping historical action-adventure novels set in Anglo-Saxon Britain and beyond. The epic story of warlord Beobrand and his life of battle and bloodshed, guile and glory, the Bernicia Chronicles are perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.
READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S BREATHTAKING BERNICIA CHRONICLES:
#1 The Serpent Sword
#2 The Cross and the Curse
#3 Blood and Blade
#4 Killer of Kings
#5 Warrior of Woden
#6 Storm of Steel
#7 Fortress of Fury
#8 For Lord and Land
#9 Forest of Foes
#10 Shadows of the Slain
#11 Bane of Bernicia - PREORDER NOW!
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Product details
| Published | 01 Jun 2016 |
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| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 9781784978822 |
| Imprint | Aria |
| Series | The Bernicia Chronicles |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow
David Gilman
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Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this
Angus Donald, author of The Outlaw Chronicles
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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... I look forward to its sequels'
Historical Novel Society
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The new hardback is so gloriously beautiful I just had to own it'
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