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Sword for Hire
- Author
- Griff Hosker
- Narrator
- Marston York
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 14 July 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Historical fiction
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
When his father is killed at Arsuf protecting King Richard, Thomas is knighted. His hopes of inheriting his family's manor are dashed when Prince John takes power in his brother's absence. With a handful of men Sir Thomas is forced to travel to Sweden where he joins the Jarl Birger Brosa fighting the Estonians, Karelians and Slavs. Fighting in the harsh environment of a Baltic winter makes Sir Thomas and his men stronger. There he learns of further treachery and dishonour among Bishops, Kings and Princes who value thrones more than men.
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Details
- Author
- Griff Hosker
- Narrator
- Marston York
- Duration
- 9 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9781004089963
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Historical fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
From the ashes of Arsuf rises Sir Thomas, blood of the Warlord.When his father is killed at Arsuf protecting King Richard, Thomas is knighted. His hopes of inheriting his family's manor are dashed when Prince John takes power in his brother's absence. With a handful of men Sir Thomas is forced to travel to Sweden where he joins the Jarl Birger Brosa fighting the Estonians, Karelians and Slavs. Fighting in the harsh environment of a Baltic winter makes Sir Thomas and his men stronger. There he learns of further treachery and dishonour among Bishops, Kings and Princes who value thrones more than men.
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