{"product_id":"brothers-of-the-sword-the-action-packed-historical-adventure-from-award-winner-peter-gibbons-9781804834763","title":"Brothers of the Sword: The action-packed historical adventure from award-winner Peter Gibbons","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn epic battle where heroes fight and die to protect a Kingdom from Viking invasion..\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e991AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e King Aethelred the Unready's Kingdom of the English is threatened. Olaf Tryggvason and his fleet of Viking warships snap at the coastal edges like ravenous wolves, and Sweyn Forkbeard, King of the Danes, has landed in East Anglia with an army of battle-hardened warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaldorman Byrhtnoth of Essex must stand against them faced with overwhelming odds, forging his legend in the blood of his deadly enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy his side, his Thegn, Beornoth, a brutal warrior and savage Saxon fighter is torn between his need to protect his loved ones, and his duty to fight for his Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Vikings raid and slaughter, Beornoth is forced to fight for the survival of his oath sworn brothers, his Lord, and the Kingdom itself when all roads lead to the fateful Battle of Maldon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Beornoth protect his people and survive one of the most famous battles of the Viking Age?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thrilling story, packed with war, vengeance and visceral combat. If you like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell you will love this epic Saxon adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Peter Gibbons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Epic, brutal action, a flawed hero defending his people while fighting his own demons, implacable ruthless invaders, treacherous nobles, Warrior and Protector has them all'- \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Bloody and brutal, everything you want from a novel about 10th century England. Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - \u003cstrong\u003eDonovan Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - \u003cstrong\u003eMJ Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking \u0026amp; Dark Age lore.' - \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Doherty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Absolutely cracking. The best Viking saga I've read in years. A joy to pick up again.' - \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Greenwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another masterpiece I truly love reading his books that are as engaging and captivating as Bernard Cornwells. Thoroughly recommend his books and I cannot wait for more!' - \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This series is brilliant. I’ve enjoyed reading the latest adventures of Beornoth and learning yet more history. The author really does bring it all to life with his wonderful story-telling.' - \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a book of excellent storytelling. I could not put the book down. Carry on with this theme and you will not be disapointed' - \u003cstrong\u003eReader Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boldwood Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52085595275607,"sku":"9781804834763","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781804834763.jpg?v=1762210123","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/brothers-of-the-sword-the-action-packed-historical-adventure-from-award-winner-peter-gibbons-9781804834763","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}