The Serpent Sword

Author : Matthew Harffy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784978822

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The Serpent Sword by Matthew Harffy Pdf

'HISTORICAL FICTION DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS' ANGUS DONALD AD 633 Beobrand is a young man with a shadowy past. As an outsider in the kingdom of Bernicia, he is compelled to join his brother, Octa, as a warrior in the household of King Edwin. He must learn to fight with sword and shield to defend the war-ravaged kingdoms of Northumbria. In a period of great upheaval for Dark Age Britain, all he finds is death and war. Men and women strive to seize control of their destinies in a time of despair, and the land is rife with danger as warlords vie for supremacy and dominion. Amongst the blood and the betrayals, Beobrand learns of his brother's near-certain murder. Inexperienced but ruthless, Beobrand must form his own allegiances and learn to fight as a warrior with sword and shield. Driven by a desire for vengeance and a relentless pursuit of his enemies, he faces challenges which transform him from a boy to a man who stands strong in the clamour and gore of the shieldwall. As he closes in on his kin's slayer, can Beobrand mete out the retribution he craves without sacrificing his honour... or even his soul? Praise for Matthew Harffy: 'Nothing less than superb... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman 'A tale that rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian 'A brilliant characterization of a difficult hero in a dangerous time. Excellent!' Christian Cameron 'A terrific novel. It illuminates the Dark Ages like a bolt of lightning' Toby Clements 'Battles, treachery, revenge and a healthy dose of Dark Age adventure' Simon Turney 'Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson 'Harffy's writing just gets better and better... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans 'Harffy has a real winner on his hands... A genuinely superb novel' Steven McKay 'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard

Author : D G Mattichak jr
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300264170

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The Sword & The Serpent by D G Mattichak jr Pdf

Author : Taylor Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0988442574

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The Tenth Region of the Night by Taylor Marshall Pdf

Not all battles are won by the sword. Jurian's victory against the dark power in Cyrene has earned him renown throughout the Empire, but fame means nothing to him if he can't save the friend he lost. When Jurian's search for Menas leads him to Alexandria, he finds an unlikely ally in the Roman governor's brilliant and precocious daughter, Aikaterina. Together they are swept into the glittering intrigue of Diocletian's court in Nicomedia, where no one and nothing is what it seems. Then Sabra arrives in the city, and Jurian proves to the Emperor that he is more than just a legend, and finally everything he ever hoped for seems within his reach. But Marcus Valerius Casca is also vying for Diocletian's favor, and his hatred for Jurian knows no limits. As Casca's devious plotting snares each of Jurian's friends in turn, Jurian must discover a way to beat his enemy at his own game and rescue Menas before he destroys them all. From the exotic Alexandria to the imperial court of Nicomedia and the bloody sands of the Roman Colosseum, this sweeping second installment of the Sword and Serpent series will pull you into a riveting adventure through a world of deadly intrigue, where nothing is what it seems and the price of freedom can be greater than life itself. Saints aren't born. They are forged.

Author : Matthew Harffy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781838932886

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A Time for Swords by Matthew Harffy Pdf

When the Vikings attack, a novice monk's life is changed forever in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure. Lindisfarne, AD793. There had been portents – famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But when the raiders came, no one was prepared. They came from the North, their dragon-prowed longships gliding out of the dawn mist as they descended on the kingdom's most sacred site. It is 8th June AD 793, and with the pillage of the monastery on Lindisfarne, the Viking Age has begun. While his fellow monks flee before the Norse onslaught, one young novice stands his ground. He has been taught to turn the other cheek, but faced with the slaughter of his brothers and the pagan desecration of his church, forgiveness is impossible. Hunlaf soon learns that there is a time for faith and prayer... and there is a time for swords. Praise for Matthew Harffy: 'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller... A Time for Swords is a bold opening to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun, author of A Mighty Dawn 'Terrific white-knuckle action, absolutely gripping storytelling... Can't wait for the next one. Highly recommended!' Angus Donald author of Robin Hood and the Caliph's Gold 'The gripping novel evokes the turbulence and violence of the first onslaught of the Vikings. I couldn't put it down!' Christian Cameron author of Hawkwood's Sword 'Nothing less than superb... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society 'Harffy's writing just gets better and better... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans, author of The Last Roundhead

Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375864919

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Summer of the Sea Serpent by Mary Pope Osborne Pdf

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won’t want to miss! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #31, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #3: Summer of the Sea Serpent. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Author : Mark Chadbourn
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616146184

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Destroyer of Worlds by Mark Chadbourn Pdf

It is the beginning of the end . . . The end of the axe-age, the sword-age, leading to the passing of gods and men from the universe. As all the ancient prophecies fall into place, the final battle rages, on Earth, across Faerie, and into the land of the dead. Jack Churchill, Champion of Existence, must lead the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons in a last, desperate assault on the Fortress of the Enemy, to confront the ultimate incarnation of destruction: the Burning Man. It is humanity’s only chance to avert the coming extinction. At his back is an army of gods culled from the world’s great mythologies - Greek, Norse, Chinese, Aztec, and more. But will even that be enough? Driven to the brink by betrayal, sacrifice and death, his allies fear Jack may instead bring about the very devastation he is trying to prevent . . .

Author : Taylor Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0988442590

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Storm of Fire and Blood by Taylor Marshall Pdf

Where there is fire, there will be blood. Tossed on a ship bearing him to the icy northern reaches of Britannia, Jurian dreams of a mysterious woman and a sword driven into a stone. Kneeling in the candlelight in Cyrene, Sabra hears the whisper of the dragon in the depths of the earth. Taking the mantle from her gravely ill father, Aikaterina rules her fragile city under the threat of imperial disfavor. As the fourth century dawns over Rome, Jurian seeks to regain his honor along the Empire’s brutal northern frontier. When Casca brings back word from the oracle of Apollo, the Emperor decides that the only way to save the Empire is to solve the “Christian problem” once and for all. He needs only one spark to set the world ablaze. As the storm of fire and blood sweeps across the Empire, Jurian relinquishes his sword and the honor he most desires to fulfill the prophecy along with his destiny. Saints aren’t born. They are forged.

Author : Ken Treanor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1877427233

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The Staff, the Serpent and the Sword by Ken Treanor Pdf

The publication of The Staff, The Serpent and The Sword, covering the last 100 years of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps is a welcome edition to all military history enthusiasts. Throughout this story, the reader will find excerpts from many original papers, diaries and accounts which provide colour and background to the development of the Corps. The book covers the early beginnings in 1908 up to it's present service in Timor Leste, Solomon Islands and Afghanistan. This book should be widely read by not only those that have served or are serving, but by the New Zealand public who are interested in how the RNZAMC has served our nation.

Author : Matthew Harffy
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508995702

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The Serpent Sword by Matthew Harffy Pdf

BRITAIN 633 A.D. Certain that his brother's death is murder, young farmhand Beobrand embarks on a quest for revenge in war-torn Northumbria. When he witnesses barbaric acts at the hands of warriors he considers his friends, Beobrand questions his chosen path and vows to bring the men to justice. Relentless in pursuit of his enemies, Beobrand faces challenges that change him irrevocably. Just as a great sword is forged by beating together rods of iron, so his adversities transform him from a farm boy to a man who stands strong in the clamour and gore of the shieldwall. As he closes in on his kin's slayer and the bodies begin to pile up, can Beobrand mete out the vengeance he craves without sacrificing his own honour ... or even his soul? The Serpent Sword is the first novel of the Bernicia Chronicles. PRAISE FOR THE SERPENT SWORD "The Serpent Sword is a stunning debut: fast, confident, adrenaline-pumped, this story of a young warrior's coming of age in the maelstrom of the Dark Ages has the flavour of early Giles Kristian or James Aitcheson: it's raw, rugged and rich in colour and texture." MANDA SCOTT "...a gripping and credible tale of Dark Ages Britain...Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this." ANGUS DONALD "Vivid and compelling, The Serpent Sword is historical fiction at its brutal best." PAUL FRASER COLLARD "A storming debut novel fans of Bernard Cornwell should not miss!"STEVEN A. MCKAY "...a fast-paced tale of historical adventure beautifully written. The Serpent Sword is a story of revenge, passion, betrayal, honour, love and loss. Above all, it contains both a quest and a love story. Harffy's characters are portrayed with depth and humanity. This novel is a thrilling read."CAROL MCGRATH "With powerful language and gripping action, Harffy tells a tale of courage, revenge and love..."JUSTIN HILL

Author : Melita Denning,Osborne Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015038092360

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The Sword and the Serpent by Melita Denning,Osborne Phillips Pdf

The inner world gives rise to the outer world, and the magician must learn to manipulate this inner world to create physical changes. Qabalistic study allows this integration. This is the comprehensive guide to the Magickal Qabala with extensive correspondences as well as techniques.

Author : Matthew Harffy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1613 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781837930203

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The Bernicia Chronicles Boxset: I-VI by Matthew Harffy Pdf

'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this.' Angus Donald We first encounter doughty warrior Beobrand in The Serpent Sword as he fights for King Edwin in Northumbria, while seeking vengeance for his brother's death. In The Cross and the Curse, Beobrand returns home a hero after a stunning victory against the Waelisc, but despite riches and fame for his skill in battle, he is soon surrounded by enemies and treachery on all sides. Blood and Blade sees Beobrand escorting a princess of Wessex to her new home in Northumbria, as bride of King Oswald. With Oswald away fighting the Picts, and old enemies closing in, it is up to Beobrand to overcome the plots and perils in their path and get his new queen safely home. In Killer of Kings, Beobrand finds himself caught up in bloody conflict as Penda of Mercia marches on the southern kingdoms just as Beobrand is sent on an important mission by his king. Warrior of Woden sees Beobrand, now a renowned warlord, fight for his king, Oswald of Northumbria, as Penda invades the kingdom in a clash of pagans and Christians and a battle for the soul of Albion. Storm of Steel sees Beobrand sail to lands he once knew on a perilous quest to avenge a girl kidnapped by slavers. Collected in a single volume for the first time, books 1–6 of the epic Bernicia Chronicles series featuring mighty Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand, including: THE SERPENT SWORD THE CROSS AND CURSE BLOOD AND BLADE KILLER OF KINGS WARRIOR OF WODEN STORM OF STEEL Reviewers on Matthew Harffy: 'Nothing less than superb.' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow.' David Gilman

Author : Matthew Harffy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784978846

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Blood and Blade by Matthew Harffy Pdf

A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' ANGUS DONALD 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY 'Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow' DAVID GILMAN AD 635. Anglo-Saxon Britain. Oswald is now King of Northumbria. However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising. Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home. Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive. Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge. Beobrand will give his blood and blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them?

Author : C L Werner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781839080388

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The Sword of Surtur by C L Werner Pdf

Envy drives the God of War into a realm of fire to reclaim his glory, in this epic fantasy novel of Odin’s greatest heroes, in Marvel’s Legends of Asgard Tyr, God of War, elder brother of Thor, embarks on a quest to regain his honor and place at Odin’s side. Spurred on by loyal young Bjorn Wolfbane and the bewitching Lorelai, the trio set out to steal a sliver of Twilight, sword of the fire giant Surtur, who will one day bring about Ragnarok and destroy Asgard. But the fiery realm of Muspelheim is fraught with volcanic trolls, lava kraken, and Surtur’s brood of murderous warriors. Tyr must overcome his own feelings of inadequacy and the motives of his allies or risk triggering the apocalypse and cursing his name forever.

Author : Adam Blade
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408326923

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Torpix the Twisting Serpent by Adam Blade Pdf

Tom's Quest reaches a terrifying climax! If Malvel takes the Warlock's Staff to the Eternal Flame, he will rule all lands forever. But there is one more Beast to battle: Torpix the Twisted Serpent! Only by defeating both Torpix and Malvel will Tom fulfill his Quest...

Author : J Mccurdy
Publisher : HarperCollins Canada
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443401548

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Serpent's Egg by J Mccurdy Pdf

Published in 2001, The Serpent’s Egg became an instant hit among Canadian middle readers and ’tweens, selling thousands by word-of-mouth alone. Ottawa is under siege. Parliament Hill has fallen to the Demon. The fate of the entire world rests in the hands of Miranda and her Ottawa school friends. Searching through the labyrinth of tunnels under the Library of Parliament, they must find a portal into a parallel world, where the only way to save the two worlds from the Demon and her crazed minions is to capture the Serpent’s egg. In the classic tradition of epic fantasy, The Serpent’s Egg has all the magic ingredients for a captivating tale: good versus evil, an unlikely heroine, awesome battles, evil-doers extraordinaire, and a story that puts courage and friendship to the test.