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Storm of Mercia
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781836175346
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wessex has never been Mercia's ally, neither has it been her only enemy.
Wessex, AD836
The Viking raiders' devastation has been halted once more by the shields of Mercia as opposed to Wessex. But their whereabouts are unknown.
King Wiglaf of Mercia is keen to ensure the Viking raiders are swept from his shared border with Wessex but these Viking ships are quick and difficult to track and Icel is once more deployed with Ealdorman lfstan warriors to do his King's bidding. However, Icel's quest is beset with many more obstacles and it's not all about the seax and shield.
Worrying news from home overshadows Icel's every deadly encounter. Will the storms of war keep him away or has he time to make one more desperate journey back to Tamworth?
With raging seas driving him ever further from Mercia's shores, and the threat of a new conspiracy against the Mercian kingship will Icel overpower the sands of time, or will he be defeated by his deadliest nemesis yet?
If you love MJ Porter's Eagle of Mercia series, also try the Dark Chronicles and also epic Brunanburh series.
Praise for M J Porter:
'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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