Brothers of the Sword

In 991 AD, King Aethelred the Unready's Kingdom of the English is threatened by Viking invasion. Olaf Tryggvason and his fleet of warships snap at the coastal edges, while Sweyn Forkbeard, King of the Danes, has landed in East Anglia with an army of battle-hardened warriors. Ealdorman Byrhtnoth of Essex must stand against them, facing overwhelming odds, and forging his legend in the blood of his deadly enemies. Beornoth, a brutal warrior and savage Saxon fighter, is torn between his need to protect his loved ones and his duty to fight for his Lord. As the Vikings raid and slaughter, Beornoth is forced to fight for the survival of his oath-sworn brothers, his Lord, and the Kingdom itself in the famous Battle of Maldon.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

In the year 991AD, the Kingdom of the English faced a dire threat from the Viking invasion. King Aethelred the Unready's realm was under attack from Olaf Tryggvason and his fleet of warships, who relentlessly snapped at the coastal edges, resembling ravenous wolves. Moreover, Sweyn Forkbeard, King of the Danes, had landed in East Anglia with an army of battle-hardened warriors, further escalating the conflict.

Amidst this imminent danger, Ealdorman Byrhtnoth of Essex took up the challenge, facing overwhelming odds. He knew that he had to stand against the Viking invaders and forge his legend in the blood of his deadly enemies. By his side, his Thegn, Beornoth, a brutal warrior and savage Saxon fighter, was torn between his need to protect his loved ones and his duty to fight for his Lord.

As the Vikings launched their raids and slaughtered, Beornoth found himself compelled to engage in fierce battles for the survival of his oath-sworn brothers, his Lord, and the Kingdom itself. All roads led to the fateful Battle of Maldon, a pivotal moment in the history of the Viking Age.

In this epic tale, Peter Gibbons takes readers on a thrilling journey, packed with war, vengeance, and visceral combat. If you are a fan of authors such as Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell, you will undoubtedly enjoy this epic Saxon adventure.

Praise for Peter Gibbons' work has been pouring in. Matthew Harffy commended the novel for its epic, brutal action, featuring a flawed hero who defends his people while grappling with his own demons. The invaders, portrayed as implacable and ruthless, were relentless in their pursuit of conquest. Gibbons' vivid writing truly brought the story to life, immersing readers in the heart of 10th-century England.

Donovan Cook praised the novel for its bloody and brutal nature, fulfilling all expectations of a novel set in 10th-century England. Peter's vivid writing brought the story to life, evoking the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors and the atmosphere of the era.

MJ Porter hailed Gibbons as a master of Viking and Dark Age lore, praising the author's ability to create a thunderously atmospheric tale that resonated with the fierceness of battle. Gordon also expressed his admiration for Gibbons' mastery of the Viking and Dark Age lore, noting that the author once again proved himself to be a true master in this genre.

Warrior and Protector is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, epic battles, and the clash of civilizations. With its compelling characters, thrilling plot, and vivid writing, this novel transports readers to the tumultuous times of the Viking Age and leaves them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 236 x 158 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804834770