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Set in the adventurous Viking town of Jorvik, the story follows Raef Corbanson and his companions as they are thrust into a contested succession for England’s throne. The conflict pits contenders from Wessex against those from Denmark, all while a clandestine plot threatens to overthrow King Ethelred II. Through their adventures, the characters navigate the complex politics and looming invasions that define this turbulent period.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Cecelia Holland
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