Today, I’m hosting my stop on the Boldwood Books Tour for Raven Lord by J.C.Duncan. Many thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
Mercenary. Exile. Warlord.
At the edge of the world, the clouds of war are gathering…
1034AD
Cast out from the Kyivan Rus, Harald Sigurdsson’s quest for fame and fortune takes him to the far reaches of Europe; the lands of the Eastern Roman empire.
The empire is dying the slow death of decay and corruption. In desperation to fend off a myriad of foes, the emperor turns to the legendary Varangian guard for salvation. These deadly warriors from the far north, famed for their fearsome steel and battle skill, have become the empire’s greatest protectors.
From the golden gate of Constantinople to the holy waters of the river Jordan, Harald will march with the emperor’s finest. Joining their ranks promises him all the gold and glory he can desire, if only he can survive the desperate battles, the hostile land, and the ruthless ambition of a vengeful queen.
The fascinating next book in the extraordinary tale of Harald Hardrada.
Perfect for fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons, Bernard Cornwell and Christian Cameron.
A historical fiction novel that yet again allows me to be transported right back to Harald Sigurdsson’s world. Following from the first book, we return to 1034AD, and we follow Sigurdsson’s journey that will fulfil his thirst for fame and fortune. One which sees him travelling to the lands of the Eastern Roman empire. But will he survive the things he finds there?
A retelling of the Last Vikings life and one that is so well told! I couldn’t tell the fact from fiction. Set in Constantinople and taking us on an epic journey through to Edessa and Jerusalem, I was enthralled with this novel.
This is a series that should be read from the start in chronological order. That’s my opinion anyway! We see Harald, first and foremost a warrior, realise that himself and his men need to create a libing from their new surroundings. Harald is a man who has such skill on the battlefield but is a flawed and complex character. I prefer this to a perfect character as it brings him to vivid life in my mind.
I was engrossed in this instalment. It is just as well written, and the plot is just as original and fresh as Warrior Prince. Again, J.C. Duncan’s storytelling skills weave an intricate story as before. I wasn’t disappointed in any way with Raven Lord. If you enjoy M.J. Porter’s books or any historical fiction based on the Vikings, be sure to pick up this series! It’s a fabulous read.
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Author Bio
James has a 5 book historical fiction series ‘The Last Viking’ about the extraordinary life of Harald Hardrada being published with Boldwood books starting with ‘Warrior Prince’. When he isn’t writing or doing his full-time engineering job, James is happiest being an amateur bladesmith, forging knives in the shed he built in his garden.
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