The English King: England
(The Earls of Mercia Book 10)
by M J Porter
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Pub Date 28 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 2 Mar 2021
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Description
Book X in the epic Earls of Mercia Series.
England, June AD1042
The last of King Cnut’s sons is dead. England is once more without a king, but Harthacnut, with an eye to the future, made it clear before his death that Edward was to rule after him, an English king, of the House of Wessex, for the first time in over two decades.
But, while he might be English by birth, Edward has spent much of the last twenty years in Normandy, the birthplace of his mother. To become king, he might just have to rely on his mother and his earls to secure England for him, aware that there are those, mainly the Danes living in England, who might welcome a Danish, not an English king as their lord. Those who won’t want a return to the rule of the weak and ineffectual, King Æthelred, Edward’s father.
Leofric and his son, Ælfgar, are once more thrust into the heart of the politics that rule England, where the oath of a man or woman can mean much less than it should, and where ambition could thrust England once more into war with the very enemy that has ruled England since the death of King Æthelred.
The second Viking age of England is over, or is it?
Advance Praise
"""Love these books, so close to historical fact, they make you feel like you're almost transported there to the time and place!"" Amazon Reviewer
""Brilliant, as is the whole series of books especially if you like early Historical books."" Amazon Reviewer"
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781914332081 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Anthony P, Reviewer
I enjoyed the continuation of the series by Porter. The interpersonal relationships and the interaction with the royal court was interesting. The book has many twists and turns.
Elize B, Reviewer
The English King: England by M J Porter presents an exceptional historical fiction storyline and keeps the reader interested during all times. The book offers an insight into the lives of the conquerors, kings and lords of the time embedded in a world of conflict and constant threats by the enemy. The timeline aligns with AD 1042 and if a reader enjoys the rich English history of the time, this book remains a must-read. The book carries a hidden message of constant complexity that formed part of the England politics of the time and also the diverse roles people played in the future of their country.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy English history and the associated intrigues that happened during the time,
Account D, Reviewer
this was a strong entry for the tenth book in the Earls of Mercia series, the time period was great and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters.
Reviewer 98309
The English King: England: The Second Viking Age was a great read to go back in time with. I am giving it four and a half stars.
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