The Cross and the Curse
(Author) Matthew HarffyAD 634, Anglo-Saxon Britain: warlords battle across Britain to become the first king of the English. After a stunning victory against the native Waelisc, Beobrand returns a hero. His valor is rewarded with wealth and land by Oswald, king of Northumbria. He retires to his new estate with his bride only to find himself surrounded by enemies old and new. With treachery and death on all sides, Beobrand fears he will lose all he holds dear. On a quest for revenge and redemption, he accepts the mantle of lord, leading his men into the darkest of nights and the bloodiest of battles.
Matthew Harffy
Matthew Harffy is a renowned historical fiction author known for his "Bernicia Chronicles" series, set in Anglo-Saxon England. His gritty and immersive writing style transports readers to a vivid world of battles, betrayal, and honor. Harffy's meticulous research and authentic storytelling have made him a standout voice in historical fiction literature.
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