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Wolf of Mercia
The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles (Book 2)
- Author
- MJ Porter
- Narrator
- Sean Barrett
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 June 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
As a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia’s triumph.
Londonia, AD830
Icel is becoming a warrior of Mercia, but King Ecgberht of Wessex still holds the Mercian settlement of Londonia and its valuable mint.
King Wiglaf of Mercia is determined that the last bulwark be reclaimed from his sworn enemy to complete his rehabilitation as Mercia’s rightful ruler.
In the heart of the shield wall, Icel suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the battle and thrust into the retreating enemy stronghold where he must take on the pretence of a Wessex warrior to survive and exact a cunning plan to bring down the Wessex force cowering behind the ancient walls.
His allegiances are tested and the temptation to make new allies is overwhelming but Icel must succeed if he’s ever to see Tamworth again and bring about King Wiglaf’s victory, or will he be forced to join the enemy?
An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy
Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles
'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy
'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney
'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" - Eric Schumacher
'Cracking 2nd offering! It was a joy to be back with Icel. Book 1 in the series was very much Icel’s journey and was a 5* read for me, Book 2 surpasses even that.. if that’s even possible.' - Reader Review
'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' Reader Review
‘Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down’ - Historical Novel Society
' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - *Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' - *Reader Review *
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' - *Reader Review *
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - *Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' *Reader Review *
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Details
- Author
- MJ Porter
- Narrator
- Sean Barrett
- Duration
- 9 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 June 2022
- ISBN
- 9781802807608
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Fiction: mashup, Thriller / suspense fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Category fiction
Synopsis
The next thrilling, epic adventure in The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles - all NEW from MJ PorterAs a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia’s triumph.Londonia, AD830Icel is becoming a warrior of Mercia, but King Ecgberht of Wessex still holds the Mercian settlement of Londonia and its valuable mint.King Wiglaf of Mercia is determined that the last bulwark be reclaimed from his sworn enemy to complete his rehabilitation as Mercia’s rightful ruler.In the heart of the shield wall, Icel suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the battle and thrust into the retreating enemy stronghold where he must take on the pretence of a Wessex warrior to survive and exact a cunning plan to bring down the Wessex force cowering behind the ancient walls.His allegiances are tested and the temptation to make new allies is overwhelming but Icel must succeed if he’s ever to see Tamworth again and bring about King Wiglaf’s victory, or will he be forced to join the enemy?An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew HarffyPraise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" - Eric Schumacher'Cracking 2nd offering! It was a joy to be back with Icel. Book 1 in the series was very much Icel’s journey and was a 5* read for me, Book 2 surpasses even that.. if that’s even possible.' - Reader Review'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' Reader Review‘Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down’ - Historical Novel Society' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - *Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' - *Reader Review *⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' - *Reader Review *⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - *Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' *Reader Review *
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