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Bane of Bernicia
The Bernicia Chronicles (Book 11)
- Author
- Matthew Harffy
- Narrator
- Barnaby Edwards
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 18 June 2026
- Run Time
- 14 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand must navigate the caprices of kings as he fights for his honour and his life. The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel from Matthew Harffy.
Returning from a dangerous mission to Rome, warlord Beobrand looks forward to peace at home, but bloodshed remains his constant companion.
While bringing criminals to justice Beobrand believes he has discovered a secret alliance between two of Bernicia's enemies: the Picts and the Mercians.
He hastens to warn his king, but finds Oswiu distracted, preparing to marry his eldest son to the daughter of former adversary Penda of Mercia, who remains as slippery as ever.
Dismayed, Beobrand finds himself blamed for breaking the truce with the Mercians, and must fight once more for his life. Worse, Penda insists on taking Oswiu's young son as a hostage.
Beobrand is surprised when Queen Eanflæd concocts a plot to rescue her son and orders him to take part. It will take all their guile to achieve their goal... and keep their heads, when half the kingdoms of Albion want Bernicia destroyed.
A gripping Anglo-Saxon adventure perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.
'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman
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Details
- Author
- Matthew Harffy
- Narrator
- Barnaby Edwards
- Duration
- 14 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035916511
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Adventure / action fiction
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Bane of Bernicia by Matthew Harffy, read by Barnaby Edwards.Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand must navigate the caprices of kings as he fights for his honour and his life. The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel from Matthew Harffy.Returning from a dangerous mission to Rome, warlord Beobrand looks forward to peace at home, but bloodshed remains his constant companion.While bringing criminals to justice Beobrand believes he has discovered a secret alliance between two of Bernicia's enemies: the Picts and the Mercians.He hastens to warn his king, but finds Oswiu distracted, preparing to marry his eldest son to the daughter of former adversary Penda of Mercia, who remains as slippery as ever.Dismayed, Beobrand finds himself blamed for breaking the truce with the Mercians, and must fight once more for his life. Worse, Penda insists on taking Oswiu's young son as a hostage.Beobrand is surprised when Queen Eanflæd concocts a plot to rescue her son and orders him to take part. It will take all their guile to achieve their goal... and keep their heads, when half the kingdoms of Albion want Bernicia destroyed.A gripping Anglo-Saxon adventure perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman
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