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Blood and Blade

The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 3

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Blood and Blade

By: Matthew Harffy
Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
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635AD. Anglo-Saxon Britain. A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in The Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell.

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?

©2016 Matthew Harffy (P)2016 Audible, Ltd
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Boys stuff

Sword and adventures as our hero conquers and kills all. Undemanding. But good, to relax too

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Good old Beo

Another enjoyable book with more to come (thank the Gods)
I have no choice now but to read the next book.

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best so far

my favourite of the bunch so far enjoyed it all glad to see a few other kings And realms.

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Another gripping tale in this series..

By now you can see I'm a fan of this series, interesting characters, historical context, and an imaginative glimpse into life in these times. It's fast paced and you wonder how the hero, Beobrand, can cope with the demands placed on him. They were tough men clearly,! A tale well told that draws you in, sit back and enjoy!

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GET THOS SERIES

get thos book along with allnthe others. it has me completely gripped. such great storytelling and read masterfully

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Wounderfull book

woundedfull book kept me interested and engaged for the full hours and great reader thank you.

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This series just gets better and better

What made the experience of listening to Blood and Blade the most enjoyable?

This is the 1st time I have listened to an audio book coupled with a kindle edition and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The narrator has done a great job bringing these characters and this world to life and I will certainly be looking for the next in the series.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the way Beobrand has grown over these books and how the characters from his past return as they try to extract their sworn vengeance as he tackles new quests while always looking over his shoulder for the troubles he has left behind.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I hate the author for disposing of some of my favourite likeable characters throughout the series but the fact that he is not afraid to do so mean you are never sure who will survive and this greatly enhances the book as you go through the many twists, turns peaks and troughs in Beobrands life.

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The storyline here is fantastic and this is certainly the best in the series so far but as each book gets better and better I am really excited to see where this series will go next and do not want to see this series ever end.

I am so glad that I came across this author.

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Poisoningly good.

gripping enthralling visionary haunting hornet this episode hasit all in great heaps of historical fantasy

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5 star. best one yet

This book is bloody brilliant. Best one of the series to far, Harffy is so good and making the story feel real and that you are there and involved in the battles. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction needs this series on their reading list!

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A tale about the real Kings and Lords in the North

I liked Bernard Cornwall's Anglo Saxon Chronicles, but I loved this.

History brought to life.

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