Blood of Kings (Unconquered, #1) (eBook, ePUB)
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The Final Clash of Saxons and VikingsThe year is 1066. England stands on the brink of catastrophe, its fate hanging by a thread as the last Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, dies without an heir. The death of the pious monarch ignites a succession crisis, setting the stage for an epic struggle between three of the most powerful men in Christendom. Each is driven by ambition, faith, and the promise of eternal glory as they vie for the crown of Saxon Englandthe greatest prize in all of Europe.In the North, Harald Hardrada, the battle-hardened King of Norway, rallies his Viking warriors. With the...
The Final Clash of Saxons and Vikings
The year is 1066. England stands on the brink of catastrophe, its fate hanging by a thread as the last Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, dies without an heir. The death of the pious monarch ignites a succession crisis, setting the stage for an epic struggle between three of the most powerful men in Christendom. Each is driven by ambition, faith, and the promise of eternal glory as they vie for the crown of Saxon Englandthe greatest prize in all of Europe.
In the North, Harald Hardrada, the battle-hardened King of Norway, rallies his Viking warriors. With the blood of ancient Norse kings coursing through his veins, Harald seeks to claim what he believes is rightfully his, a legacy forged in fire and blood. His longships descend upon England's shores, carrying the echoes of centuries of conquest.
To the South, William, Duke of Normandy, sharpens his swords and strengthens his alliances. A cunning and relentless leader, William invokes both his kinship with Edward and the blessing of the Pope to stake his claim. His forces prepare to cross the Channel, their minds fixed on the riches and renown that await in a conquered England.
In the heart of the realm, Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, is crowned king. His rule begins under the shadow of invasion from all sides. Harold is a warrior of the Saxon bloodline, a man of courage and duty, who must defend his homeland from the looming threats of Hardrada and William. His grip on the throne is as precarious as the unity of the kingdom itself.
Amid this chaos stands Osfrid Hunweldsen, a noble sworn to protect his family and his lands. Torn between loyalty to his Saxon kin and the harsh realities of survival, Osfrid finds himself thrust into a maelstrom of rebellion, war, love, and loss. As rival armies march and the heavens themselves seem to weep for England, Osfrid must navigate treachery and bloodshed to shield his loved ones from tyranny and the sweeping tide of history.
The year unfolds in a series of harrowing events. Battles rage from Stamford Bridge to Hastings, where shields splinter and swords clash under a sky darkened with smoke. Osfrid faces impossible choices, his faith and strength tested at every turn. The whispers of fate and prophecy haunt him as he is drawn into the orbit of men whose ambitions shape the destiny of nations.
This is the story of 1066a tale of kings and conquerors, of warriors and dreamers, of blood spilled for power and the survival of a people. As England's soil is soaked with the blood of her defenders and invaders alike, one truth remains eternal: the blood of kings shall be shed.
The year is 1066. England stands on the brink of catastrophe, its fate hanging by a thread as the last Saxon king, Edward the Confessor, dies without an heir. The death of the pious monarch ignites a succession crisis, setting the stage for an epic struggle between three of the most powerful men in Christendom. Each is driven by ambition, faith, and the promise of eternal glory as they vie for the crown of Saxon Englandthe greatest prize in all of Europe.
In the North, Harald Hardrada, the battle-hardened King of Norway, rallies his Viking warriors. With the blood of ancient Norse kings coursing through his veins, Harald seeks to claim what he believes is rightfully his, a legacy forged in fire and blood. His longships descend upon England's shores, carrying the echoes of centuries of conquest.
To the South, William, Duke of Normandy, sharpens his swords and strengthens his alliances. A cunning and relentless leader, William invokes both his kinship with Edward and the blessing of the Pope to stake his claim. His forces prepare to cross the Channel, their minds fixed on the riches and renown that await in a conquered England.
In the heart of the realm, Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, is crowned king. His rule begins under the shadow of invasion from all sides. Harold is a warrior of the Saxon bloodline, a man of courage and duty, who must defend his homeland from the looming threats of Hardrada and William. His grip on the throne is as precarious as the unity of the kingdom itself.
Amid this chaos stands Osfrid Hunweldsen, a noble sworn to protect his family and his lands. Torn between loyalty to his Saxon kin and the harsh realities of survival, Osfrid finds himself thrust into a maelstrom of rebellion, war, love, and loss. As rival armies march and the heavens themselves seem to weep for England, Osfrid must navigate treachery and bloodshed to shield his loved ones from tyranny and the sweeping tide of history.
The year unfolds in a series of harrowing events. Battles rage from Stamford Bridge to Hastings, where shields splinter and swords clash under a sky darkened with smoke. Osfrid faces impossible choices, his faith and strength tested at every turn. The whispers of fate and prophecy haunt him as he is drawn into the orbit of men whose ambitions shape the destiny of nations.
This is the story of 1066a tale of kings and conquerors, of warriors and dreamers, of blood spilled for power and the survival of a people. As England's soil is soaked with the blood of her defenders and invaders alike, one truth remains eternal: the blood of kings shall be shed.
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