The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles 5 - Protector of Mercia

Another thrilling instalment of MJ Porter's histoircal epic series 'The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles' A deathbed oath leaves the lives of two infants hanging in the balance... Tamworth AD833 After successfully rescuing her husband Lord Coenwulf from the Isle of Sheppey, Icel hears the deathbed confession of Lady Cynehild which leaves him questioning what he knows about his past, as well as his future. In the unenviable position of being oath sworn to protect their two atheling sons when Lord Coenwulf is banished for his treason against the Mercian ruler, King Wiglaf, Icel is once more torn between his oaths and the life changing secret he now knows. When the two children are kidnapped, Icel, good to his word, and fearing for their safety, pursues their abductors into the dangerous Northern lands. He fears whose powerful and deadly royal gamesmanship is behind the audacious attempt on their young and innocent lives. Alone in the Northern lands, Icel finds himself facing his worse fears. Can he rescue the children from their captor, or will he fail and lose his own life in the process? An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles 'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" - Eric Schumacher 'Fifth in the series. This book kept the interest going throughout. Fast paced and exciting, I am already looking forward…