Enemies of the Crown

Peter Gibbons

994AD King Aethelred the Unready's rule falters. Policies recommended by the controlling bishops invite more attacks upon his Saxon kingdom as Sweyn Forkbeard, Viking battle-king of the Danes, grows in power; bloodthirsty for conquest. Beornoth, Viking-killer and kings thegn believed his days in the shield wall to be over until summoned by the king to enforce a policy of retribution against his enemies. In a time of shifting loyalties, alongside a savage warband of cruel Norman warriors, Beornoth embarks upon a brutal quest to rid England of King Aethelred's so-called Viking enemies. However, when this murderous campaign leads to the door of an old friend, Beornoth must choose sides, as his loyalty to king, country, and his brothers of the sword are put to the test. Can Beornoth triumph over insurmountable odds in this shield splintering battle for the future of England itself?

Author(s): Gibbons, Peter
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 02/04/2025
Pagination: 336 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Boldwood Books
Published By: Boldwood Books
Book Classification: Historical fiction|Narrative theme: Coming of age|"Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss"|"Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss"|"Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss"|Fiction: mashup|Historical adventure fiction|War & combat fiction|Historical fantasy|Historical fantasy|Fiction: general & literary
Dimensions: 198
Weight: 299
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781835182505