{"product_id":"a-time-for-swords-paperback","title":"A Time for Swords - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Vikings attack, a novice monk's life is changed forever in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindisfarne, AD793.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere had been portents - famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But when the raiders came, no one was prepared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey came from the North, their dragon-prowed longships gliding out of the dawn mist as they descended on the kingdom's most sacred site. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is 8th June AD 793, and with the pillage of the monastery on Lindisfarne, the Viking Age has begun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003eHunlaf soon learns that there is a time for faith and prayer... and there is a time for swords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Matthew Harffy: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller... \u003ci\u003eA Time for Swords\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold opening to yet \u003cb\u003eanother enthralling series\u003c\/b\u003e. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun, author of \u003ci\u003eA Mighty Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTerrific white-knuckle action\u003c\/b\u003e, absolutely gripping storytelling... Can't wait for the next one. Highly recommended!' Angus Donald author of \u003ci\u003eRobin Hood and the Caliph's Gold\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eHawkwood's Sword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Nothing less than \u003cb\u003esuperb\u003c\/b\u003e... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' \u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Harffy's writing just gets better and better... He is really proving himself \u003cb\u003ethe rightful heir to Gemmell's crown\u003c\/b\u003e' Jemahl Evans, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Roundhead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. @MatthewHarffy www.matthewharffy.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. @MatthewHarffy www.matthewharffy.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767715627296,"sku":"9781838932879","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b053b50879cacd1c87ff2d944f3d071b.webp?v=1780316017","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-time-for-swords-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}