M J Porter – Shield Of Mercia

Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.

Mercia is triumphant. Her king is safe. But Wessex was never Mercia’s only enemy.

Tamworth, AD836

Following a brutally cold winter, King Wiglaf of Mercia is in the ascendancy. Even Wessex’s Archbishop of Canterbury extraordinarily ventures to Mercia to broker a religious accord. But, can the hard-won peace prevail?
Viking raiders threaten Wessex. These blood-thirsty warriors are fast, skilful and have no reticence about killing those who stand in their way. Their aim isn’t to rule but to overwhelm, slaughter and take ill-gotten wealth.

King Wiglaf is no fool. As the Vikings push to overwhelm Wessex, Mercia’s lands look insecure. King Wiglaf needs the shields of Mercia’s warriors to prevent the overwhelming advancement of their deadliest enemy yet.

To save Mercia, Icel must first prevail over the two men who mean to end his life; King Ecgberht of Wessex and his son, Æthelwulf of Kent and only then the marauding Viking army for whom boundaries have no meaning.

An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/ShieldofMercia

Book eight in the Eagles of Mercia series, and I couldn’t wait to return to Icel and discover what he would be facing this time!

I am a great fan of MJ Porter. I have read quite a lot of their books. Whichever part of history they are writing about, it comes alive in my mind as I read. Again, Icel again has his hands full. Two men want him dead, nothing new there, but if he survives, he then has to deal with the Vikings!

I appreciate the amount of research that this author has to do. It must be immense!  The vivid descriptions actually make me feel like I am transported back in time. In fact, every one of MJ Porter’s books does the same thing. Characters are strong and so well developed. I am truly invested in Icel, I have been from the first book. The danger and battles that Icel has faced throughout the series have had me holding my breath, and this book is no different!

Rich, vivid, and such an immersive journey that I couldn’t put the book down and leave Icel for a moment. Yet again, MJ Porter has worked their magic into their storytelling!

Author Bio

MJ Porter is the author of many historical novels set predominantly in Seventh to Eleventh-Century England, and in Viking Age Denmark. Raised in the shadow of a building that was believed to house the bones of long-dead Kings of Mercia, meant that the author’s writing destiny was set.

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