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What a ride.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021

Anyone who overlooked this wonderful series is missing a treat. If you like historical fiction, particularly that set in Early Medieval Britain, you need to read this series. In this volume, Beobrand faces enormous challenges and heartbreaking betrayal. War is raging in Northumbria and pits family members against each other and friends facing other friends across shield walls. Lots of blood is shed.
Some readers have lamented that books in this genre are too violent and too graphic regarding battle scenes. They are that, but the times in which these books are set were violent times. War is never pretty and wars in medieval times were bloodier than most. Yet there is still honor and heroism aplenty here. The characters, Beobrand, Cynan and others, are well developed and likeable in spite of their human weaknesses.
I loved this book and this series. The author hints at more books to come and I can't wait.

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Michael S. Higgins

Not as good as the others

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021

First way too much attention on Cuthbert. I feel Matthew was overly impressed with himself for working him into his story.

Second Beobrand has become wholly unlikable. He’s just a bore now.

And the cliffhanging ending of chapters then jumping to a different scene. Stop it! And the cliffhangers aren’t really cliffhangers at all. Was anyone really surprised at who had arrived at Sulis’ hiding place first?

The whole book was just kind of boring. If I want to hear an old man walk around grumbling I’ll call my dad.

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The best of storytelling.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2021

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The best yet of Beobrand's adventures in my opinion. Could not put this book down.
A big thanks to Matthew Harffy for transporting me to Bernicia.

DRH

Continuing saga

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2021

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Excellent read

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Margaret h

Exceptional

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2022

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Really enjoyed this book so well written hard to put down . Living in Northumberland I found the reference to familiar places so intriguing.
Definitely be reading more highly recommend a must read !

craig Williams

Great book and series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2021

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Loved this book as I have the others in this series couldn't put it down.only problem is need to wait for the next one now can't wait to see what happens to Bertrand and his friends

Mr. W. Foster

The writing gets better with every new novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2021

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The stories and characterisations are improving with every new novel. I have to pace myself, so as not to rip through the book too quickly. I wait for the next book in the saga with positive anticipation.

George Morrison

Another superb read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2021

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The best yet? Thoroughly enjoyed this latest installment....spent many a late night/early morning unable to put it down. A superb series of books!

GaryMax

sorry it was over

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022

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Found it difficult to put down another of these great books and looking forward to the next one loving the writing taking us back in time.

David Portsmouth

Great read difficult to put down.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2021

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Love all of these books and this one is perhaps the most exciting of the lot with a sub story running alongside. Really looking forward to the next.

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Exciting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2021

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I have enjoyed the whole series so far and hoping for a future book.

Magicm

Highly recommended

Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2021

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Yet another great book in the series, without becoming repetitive or boring. It just transports you right back to where you left off, bringing each page to life and before you know it, you have finished reading the book already.

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