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Sto caricando le informazioni... The Bear of Byzantium (Wolves of Odin Book 2)di S.J.A. Turney
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Appartiene alle SerieWolves of Odin (2)
Fiction.
Historical Fiction.
The wolves of Odin sail to the centre of the world: Constantinople. AD 1041. After successfully avenging the death of his father, Halfdan and the crew of the Sea Wolf seek adventure in strange new lands, far from their Scandinavian home. They join the fleet of Harald Hardrada, the legendary Viking commander, sailing back to Constantinople from the battlefields of Georgia. There they join the Varangians, the personal bodyguard of the Byzantine Emperors populated almost exclusively by Viking warriors. But Constantinople has changed during Hardrada's long absence. The Emperor, Michael IV, is ailing visibly, and powerful factions in his court are setting their plans in motion ahead of his inevitable demise. While courtiers scheme, elements even within the Varangian Guard are picking sides. Gunnhild, the seer among the Sea Wolf crew, has struck out on her own in the big city. Unable to join the all-male Guard alongside her friends, she establishes herself in a small side-street near the port as a healer and soothsayer, offering cures to the sick and glimpses of the future to the desperate, or the conspiratorial. But in all her visions she sees a wolf, a boar and a golden bear fighting together to support the Byzantine throne. The Norns aren't finished with them yet... The epic second instalment in the Wolves of Odin series, taking us to the heart of power in Constantinople and the desperate machinations of the Byzantine emperors. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian and Angus Donald. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)823.92Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 2000-VotoMedia:
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Well researched and written this book is a quality read, atmospheric clever descriptive totally engaging a real page turner. Book two of the series but I hadn't read the first story and this in no way spoilt my enjoyment of this brilliant book. Full of terrific characters according to the Authors notes a mix of fictional and real historical people. Fast paced with plenty of action, some of which is described in gruesome detail.
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit this is the first book I have read by this Author, but it certainly won't be the last, right up there with Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian, experts in this genre.
Completely recommended. ( )