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A Night of Flames
Series: A Time for Swords
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Fans of historical fiction, especially those intrigued by the Viking Age and early medieval Europe, will find this series compelling. Readers who enjoy action-packed tales with complex characters and intense battle scenes, akin to the works of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian, will appreciate this novel.
The second book in the A Time for Swords series of Viking historical adventures sees monk turned warrior Hunlaf on a dangerous quest to Norway.
The second book in the A Time for Swords series of Viking historical adventures sees monk turned warrior Hunlaf on a dangerous quest to Norway.
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MATTHEW HARFFY'S EXCITING NEW NOVEL, BANE OF BERNICIA, AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW!
In this thrilling Viking Era adventure, warrior-monk Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Viking Norway.
Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with those seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman Runolf.
When the Vikings attack again, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, to Rogaland, Norway, to build a strategic alliance. But Hunlaf and Runolf have other plans: kin to seek out, old scores to settle, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse.
They voyage into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors and, with religious fervour, is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage. Hunlaf must brave the wilderness and overcome deadly foes to stop this madman. Can he prevent a night of flames and slaughter?
From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, A Time for Swords is an epic historical action-adventure series set during the dramatic Viking Age. The thrilling tale of Hunlaf, a monk who becomes a warrior following a devastating Viking attack, the series chronicles his daring quests through Early Medieval Europe. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian.
Reviews for Matthew Harffy
'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun
'Absolutely gripping storytelling' Angus Donald
'Harffy's writing just gets better and better' Jemahl Evans
READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S TERRIFIC A TIME FOR SWORDS SERIES:
#1 A Time for Swords
#2 A Night of Flames
#3 A Day of Reckoning
#4 Dominion of Dust - AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW
Series: A Time for Swords
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A Day of Reckoning
Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his shipmates battle peril and intrigue on a dangerous voyage to Muslim Spain as they seek an object of immense power. A thrilling historical adventure set in the Anglo-Saxon era. AD 796. Sailing in search of an object of great power, Hunlaf and his comrades are far from home when they are caught up in a violent...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Dominion of Dust
Preorder Matthew Harffy's thrilling new novel Bane of Bernicia now! Hunlaf risks the wrath of the mighty Byzantine Empire on a dangerous voyage to the Holy Land. A rip-roaring Viking-era adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles. 'Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action' LoveReading AD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his...Hardback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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PREORDER MATTHEW HARFFY'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL BANE OF BERNICIA NOW! Hunlaf risks the wrath of the mighty Byzantine Empire on a dangerous voyage to the Holy Land. A rip-roaring Viking-era adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles. 'Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action' LoveReading AD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableOut 4 Aug 2026Pre-order -
A Night of Flames
MATTHEW HARFFY'S EXCITING NEW NOVEL, BANE OF BERNICIA, AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW! In this thrilling Viking Era adventure, warrior-monk Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Viking Norway. Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with those seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders...PaperbackSold Out
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Acclaimed as 'a brilliant read' and a gripping Dark Age thriller, Matthew Harffy's storytelling receives high praise for vivid battle descriptions and fast-paced narrative. Critics highlight his ability to immerse readers in the violent and dangerous world of early medieval Europe, making the book hard to put down.
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ISBN: 9781801102292
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Illustration: 1 map
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 379g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords series, and he also presents the popular podcast Rock, Paper, Swords!
Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.
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PREORDER MATTHEW HARFFY'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL, DOMINION OF DUST - AVAILABLE NOW! Warlord Beobrand travels to holy Rome, but sinister plots and bloody conflict line his path once more. AD 652. After surviving dark intrigues at the Frankish royal court, Beobrand is finally able to undertake the mission his queen set him: to escort a party of pilgrims to the...Hardback$4699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Forest of Foes
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