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Son of Mercia
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781802807493
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Feb 16 2022
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger.
Tamworth, Mercia AD825
Beornwulf Mercia's King, 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?
An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy
Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles
Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - 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
Refreshing' I was reluctant to put the book down' - Historical Novel Society
A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting. - *Reader Review
'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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