The Splintered Kingdom
A Novel
by James Aitcheson
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Pub Date Aug 05 2014 | Archive Date Oct 20 2015
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Description
"A vigorously written, well researched tale of post-conquest England
told through Norman eyes, with a rich, detailed setting, plenty of
exciting battles, and a protagonist/narrator who is a real pleasure to
read." - Historical Novels Review
Wales, June 1069: Tancred a Dinant, the beloved hero of Sworn Sword, is now a lord in his own right, with knights and a manor of his own. But all is far from peaceful, as Tancred is betrayed and taken prisoner by the Welsh, the woman he loves is taken hostage by enemy English forces, and the Vikings invade the east coast.
In this ruthless, formidable world, violent warriors seek honor in holy places and holy men seek glory in dark deeds. Tancred must fight not only for the life and people he loves, but for his homeland’s very survival.
Advance Praise
PRAISE FOR SWORN SWORD:
"[Aitcheson] shows great promise as an adventure novelist in this colorful debut."- Publishers Weekly
"SWORN SWORD delivers a dynamic story of betrayal and intrigue. ...
Aitcheson manages to capture the precarious nature of the time period as
well as give us a knight who not only captures our interest but
reflects the changes that are coming." - Fresh Fiction
"An addictive, bloody adventure across a fantastically realized historical setting ... thoroughly enjoyable." - Shelf Awareness
"James Aitcheson's Sworn Sword
tells the story of the tumultuous years following the Norman invasion,
with English rebels fighting for their country and Normans fighting for
what they have won." - SheKnows
"Sworn Sword
is nothing if not action-packed ... This is not a volume for the
faint-hearted. But there is more on offer here than just the clash of
arms." - Philadelphia Inquirer
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781402286193 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
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