Greed and ambition threaten to tear the north apart in this exciting Bernicia Chronicles novel. AD 651. War rages between the two kingdoms of Northumbria. Kin is pitted against kin and friend becomes foe as ambitious rulers vie for supremacy. When Beobrand of Ubbanford travels south into East Angeln to rescue a friend, he unwittingly tilts the balance of power in the north, setting in motion events that will lead to a climactic confrontation between Oswiu of Bernicia and Oswine of Deira. While Beobrand is entangled in this clash of kings, his most trusted warrior, Cynan, finds himself on his own quest, called to the aid of someone he thought never to see again. Riding into the mountainous region of Rheged, Cynan faces implacable enemies. Forced to confront their pasts, and with death and betrayal at every turn, both Beobrand and Cynan have their loyalties tested to breaking point. Who will survive the battle for a united Northumbria, and who will pay the ultimate price for lord and land? Reviews for Matthew Harffy: 'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald 'Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson 'Harffy is proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans

AD 651, Anglo-Saxon Britain. Greed and ambition threaten to tear the north apart. The eighth instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles.

About the Author
Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. @MatthewHarffy www.matthewharffy.com

Reviews
Harffy's storytelling is superb, his characters are believable and brough vividly to life in this tale of war, greed, and pride; I cannot wait to read the next instalment in the series. * Yorkshire Life *
I was gripped from the very first sentence...I thoroughly recommend it for all historical fiction readers -- Martin Lake on Matthew Harffy
Harffy has a real winner on his hands... A genuinely superb novel -- Steven A. McKay on Matthew Harffy
Harffy has created a gritty, authentic world, home to a hero who shows us the complexity of what it means to be human - the darkness and the delight Stephanie Churchill -- Stephanie Churchill on Matthew Harffy
A tale that rings like sword song in the reader's mind. Harffy knows his genre inside out. -- Giles Kristian on Matthew Harffy



Book Information
ISBN 9781801102247
Author Matthew Harffy
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC