A great read following the path of Harald and his vikings as guards to the Emperors of the holy Roman empire set in Constantinople in 1041.
Harold has to keep his oath to protect the Emperor and his wife, even as the Empress plots against her husband and rival factions seek to control the throne as Emperor Michael is dying of his illnesses.
The events challenge Harald and his men, regarding their loyalty and their oaths, both to him and the Empire.
Set against a background of historical fact, anyone who enjoys tales of the Vikings will enjoy this.

Excellent read! The writing is so descriptive that you feel like you're right in the middle of the action. I have to say, Harald was a ruthless man and his ambition was legendary. I'm really looking forward to the next book to get JC Duncan's take on Stamford Bridge. After Harald's notorious battles it makes you wonder what really happened in 1066. But, Wolves of the Empire is so full of adventure, drama, and intrigue it might make you do a little research of your own into the different historical characters. Well done!