This series transports readers to the harsh world of the early Middle Ages, where pagan Norse culture clashes with Christian England. We follow the journey of a young man who transforms from an outcast into a fearless warrior and leader. The narratives are rich with action, intrigue, bravery, and the discovery of self in a brutal environment filled with war and betrayal. It's an epic saga of survival and finding one's place in the world.
The first book in a thrilling Viking trilogy that launched the career of acclaimed historical novelist Giles Kristian - who's now confronting the tumult and devastation of the English Civil War in The Bleeding Land... When raiders from across the sea ransack his village, Osric finds himself taken prisoner by their chief, Sigurd the Lucky.
If you betray a Fellowship you are a dead man... Sailing in search of revenge, the pagan Norsemen venture into the heart of a Christian empire that would wipe their kind from the face of the earth, a place where danger lies in wait around every bend of the great river up which they travel.
Set against a backdrop of conquest, a fearless band of brothers embarks on a journey from the North to Constantinople. The protagonist, Raven, grapples with the loss of his beloved and finds himself entangled in a daring strategy for an audacious assault. The narrative promises intense battles and complex relationships as they navigate their way through France and Spain toward their ultimate goal.
There, it is rumoured, both riches and glory are to be found, but the journey takes them through unknown and dangerous waters - from the wind-whipped marshes of the Camargue to the treachery and faded glory of a once-mighty Rome.