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Blood of the Bear

An epic Viking tale of valour and comradeship

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Set in AD 781, the story unfolds in pagan Saxony under the oppressive rule of King Karolus. Duke Widukind seeks to rally the once-mighty berserker Bjarki Bloodhand and his sister Tor to his cause against Christian tyranny. Complicating matters, Bjarki has eloped with Widukind's sister, Edith, enraging her betrothed, Abbio, who unleashes a spell to drive Bjarki into madness. The narrative explores themes of rebellion, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom, appealing to fans of Viking epics and historical fiction.

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Blood of the Bear, Angus Donald

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2024
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Title
Blood of the Bear
Subtitle
An epic Viking tale of valour and comradeship
Language
English
Publisher
Canelo
Released
2024
Format
Paperback
Pages
368
ISBN13
9781804362358
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Set in AD 781, the story unfolds in pagan Saxony under the oppressive rule of King Karolus. Duke Widukind seeks to rally the once-mighty berserker Bjarki Bloodhand and his sister Tor to his cause against Christian tyranny. Complicating matters, Bjarki has eloped with Widukind's sister, Edith, enraging her betrothed, Abbio, who unleashes a spell to drive Bjarki into madness. The narrative explores themes of rebellion, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom, appealing to fans of Viking epics and historical fiction.