Brothers of the Sword: The BRAND NEW action-packed historical adventure from award-winner Peter Gibbons for 2023

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 Battle of Maldon.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
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 snapped at the coastal edges like ravenous wolves. Sweyn Forkbeard, King of the Danes, had also landed in East Anglia with an army of battle-hardened warriors.

Ealdorman Byrhtnoth of Essex, faced with overwhelming odds, was determined to stand against the invaders. He forged his legend in the blood of his deadly enemies, fighting with courage and determination. By his side was his Thegn, Beornoth, a brutal warrior and savage Saxon fighter. Beornoth was torn between his need to protect his loved ones and his duty to fight for his Lord.

As the Vikings raided and slaughtered, Beornoth was forced to fight for the survival of his oath-sworn brothers, his Lord, and the Kingdom itself. All roads led to the fateful Battle of Maldon, where Beornoth would be tested to his limits.

Can Beornoth protect his people and survive one of the most famous battles of the Viking Age? This thrilling story, packed with war, vengeance, and visceral combat, will captivate readers who enjoy the works of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell.

Praise for Peter Gibbons:

"Epic, brutal action, a flawed hero defending his people while fighting his own demons, implacable ruthless invaders, treacherous nobles, Warrior and Protector has them all." - Matthew Harffy

"Bloody and brutal, everything you want from a novel about 10th-century England. Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life." - Donovan Cook

"A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors." - MJ Porter

"Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore." - Gordon

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 127 x 199 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804834763