Viking England

The Great Viking army is on the move again. It rules the kingdoms of East Anglia and Northumbria yet its leaders know they must vanquish Mercia and Wessex. Leif Ormson wants only a life of peace, telling tales with his family and friends. Yet his quick wits are invaluable to the Viking kings and he is drawn reluctantly into their plans. Mercia is defeated and subdued. Finally, the Vikings turn their attention to the richest prize, Wessex. It is the most powerful kingdom and Alfred its king, the most dangerous of their foes. He has fought the hitherto invincible Vikings to a standstill and ...

Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary warrior who left a legacy among the Vikings like none other. Today's popular TV show may have popularized Ragnar's story, but the real facts are not very well known. Discover the truth behind this Viking warrior and the rich history of the Vikings.

Introducing "Fury of the Northmen" by Bjorn Wolfe - a captivating historical account of the fearless Norsemen and their extraordinary journeys to the west. From the rugged landscapes of Iceland to the shores of Greenland and North America, this book takes you on an exhilarating journey through the Viking Age. Wolfe's vivid storytelling and attention to detail will transport you back in time, immersing you in the culture and lifestyle of these legendary seafarers. If you're looking for a thrilling adventure filled with battles, exploration, and discovery, then this is the book for you. Let ...

Welcome to the exciting world of "Hammer of the North" by Bjorn Wolfe, a thrilling tale set in the age of the Vikings. In this captivating novel, you'll be transported to a time of fierce battles, epic adventures, and legendary heroes. From the first page, you'll be drawn into the story of two men, one a Viking warrior and the other a Christian monk, as they navigate a world of clashing cultures and conflicting loyalties. The Hammer of the North tells a tale of love, honor, and the struggle for power, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the frozen north. Whether you're a fan of ...

Introducing "The Final Voyage" by Bjorn Wolfe, a captivating tale set in the days of the Vikings. This historical fiction novel takes readers on an epic journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and battles at sea. As you delve into the pages of this gripping story, you'll be transported to a time when brave warriors sailed the treacherous seas, fighting for their beliefs and for their lives. With vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the fierce battles, "The Final Voyage" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or tales of heroic journeys. So come aboard and embark ...

CONQUEROR They were reunited in passion….and peril. In Wessex—Britain—Beautiful dark haired Gwyneth stands before the altar, thinking not of her betrothed, but of a handsome young man, half Anglo-Saxon half Viking that her father enslaved when she was a child. The dragon pendant she wears faithfully around her neck was a gift from him the night she helped him escape. Little does she know that they will meet again, but not as she has dreamed. Led by an obsession for revenge, tawny-haired Selig leads a Viking raid that puts a halt to the wedding ceremony of his enemy’s daughter. ...

AD 1203. Plantagenet England. A gripping historical novel and the third instalment of The Chronicles of Robin Hood. Robin of Loxley is in exile in the dark forests of the north, when a killing and a betrayal drive him back to his old battleground of Sherwood Forest. A good man is slain and the full terror of the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy of Gisborne is unleashed. With the King in Normandy and a people’s champion dead, only warriors outside the law are there to fight for the poor and desperate. Outnumbered and surrounded by his enemies, Robin Hood is forced into waging a murderous ...

HARALD SIGURDSSON, King Harald Hardrada of Norway, King of the Vikings, was born to rule. He embraced that birthright, dominating his world with the strength in his arm and the power of his will. In an instant, one brutal mistake and a shattering wound took all he valued from him. But what if . . . Harald Sigurdsson fled his disgrace with a band of equally broken warriors still holding tight to his leadership. They ventured West, to Iceland, Greenland, into the darkness, to a land known only through legends and lies. A land with no need of a king, no room for a ruler. A land where a king ...

This is another of the good reads in the exciting and action-packed Company of Archers saga about an English villager who rose to become the captain of a company of English archers and fought his way to riches beyond his wildest dreams—and forever changed medieval and modern England. The other books in this exciting medieval saga about an Englishman who fought his way to wealth and power are also available on Kindle and in print. They can be found on Amazon and Kindle. Search for Martin Archer books.

1198 A.D A hooded man brings rebellion to the forest… Lionheart’s England, with the King fighting in Normandy… For the oppressed villagers of Sherwood there is no escape from persecution and despair. They exist under the sufferance of their brutal overlords. When a mysterious stranger saves a miller’s son from cruel punishment, the Sheriff of Nottingham sends the ruthless Sir Guy of Gisborne to hunt him down. His past life destroyed, Robin of Loxley must face his greatest challenge yet. Deadly with a longbow and a sword, he will fight tyranny and injustice, encounter allies and ...

Tamworth, Mercia AD 825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger. Their king, Beornwulf, lies dead, and years of bitter in-fighting between the nobles and cross-border wars have left Mercia exposed to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on Mercia. King Wiglaf has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can he unite a disparate kingdom against the might of Wessex who are braying for blood and land?

The world of Dragon Heart is thrown into confusion when they become the target of their Viking brothers. Raiders come from every direction to take what Dragon Heart and his people have built. This is the time of Viking fighting Viking for control of the land that will become England.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Mercia, then pay attention...The Kingdom of Mercia lasted for more than 500 years. Such a long period of time brought change to all aspects of Mercian life, and it is the role of history and this audiobook to follow that change through the centuries. But it wasn’t just the kings and queens that changed. The events of the period resonated within social and cultural life, religious beliefs, artistic expression, and trade. Everything evolved under the patronage of Mercia.

They sent 300 warriors to kill one man. It wasn’t enough. Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters. Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior, hears whispers that Mercia has been betrayed from his home in the west. He fears no man, especially not the Vikings sent to hunt him down.

When shipwrecked Viking Iver awakens on a beach, he is astonished to find that he has been well cared for by Audra, who is the first woman ever to show him kindness. He never expects to lose his heart to the gentle-spirited Englishwoman, but as he soon learns, life is full of pleasant surprises. Taken by a Viking is a steamy M/F, first time, short story.

The Vikings burst onto the scene in a flash, startling the world with the reach and extent of their raids and the overwhelming destruction they wrought. Their unconventional war strategies, which left the enemy helpless and defenseless, built their reputation as brutal, bloodthirsty barbarians with no regard for God or human life. The reckless raiding of churches and monasteries was due in large part to their ignorance of the unspoken rules of warfare, giving holy sites immunity, but it earned the Christian world's contempt. The Vikings excelled militarily because they ignored traditional ...

A new narrative history of the Viking Age, interwoven with exploration of the physical remains and landscapes that the Vikings fashioned and walked: their rune stones and ship burials, settlements and battlefields. To many, the word Viking brings to mind red scenes of rape and pillage, of marauders from beyond the sea rampaging around the British coastline in the last gloomy centuries before the Norman Conquest. And it is true that Britain in the Viking Age was a turbulent, violent place.

Step into the epic world of Vikings and Norse mythology! Whether you love history or thrilling stories, this book is for you.

A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides. Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts? The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday Life and Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Battles Against the Vikings.