Author: | R. Hyslop | ISBN: | 9780993438974 |
Publisher: | Bob Hyslop | Publication: | November 7, 2015 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
Author: | R. Hyslop |
ISBN: | 9780993438974 |
Publisher: | Bob Hyslop |
Publication: | November 7, 2015 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
Language: | English |
Ethelwulf arrives in Byzantium and become embroiled in the intrigues of the court of Basil II. Unwittingly they upset the schemes of the Eparchos and become reluctantly accepted as the genesis of the Varangian Guard. Whether it’s kidnap by a religious fanatic or attempted murder in the bed-chamber of an imperial princess,, danger stalks the Wanderer. Then a sudden discovery of treasure leads remorselessly to the final virtual destruction of his band.
With extensive End-Notes
Part 8 of a nine part series set in the 10th century Viking world. Here the background is at the Byzantine Empire in its last days of power where warfare and intrigue vie to destroy the Wanderer and his band.
Ethelwulf arrives in Byzantium and become embroiled in the intrigues of the court of Basil II. Unwittingly they upset the schemes of the Eparchos and become reluctantly accepted as the genesis of the Varangian Guard. Whether it’s kidnap by a religious fanatic or attempted murder in the bed-chamber of an imperial princess,, danger stalks the Wanderer. Then a sudden discovery of treasure leads remorselessly to the final virtual destruction of his band.
With extensive End-Notes
Part 8 of a nine part series set in the 10th century Viking world. Here the background is at the Byzantine Empire in its last days of power where warfare and intrigue vie to destroy the Wanderer and his band.