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Shadows of the Slain
Series: The Bernicia Chronicles
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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...
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Warlord Beobrand's mission to Rome proves perilous as sinister plots are underway in this thrilling Anglo-Saxon historical adventure from Matthew Harffy.
Warlord Beobrand's mission to Rome proves perilous as sinister plots are underway in this thrilling Anglo-Saxon historical adventure from Matthew Harffy.
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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 holy city of Rome.
Yet Beobrand’s life is never easy. His party includes a scheming churchman whose ambition is boundless, and a mysterious envoy from Frankia. The roads south are filled with danger, and Beobrand soon finds himself reluctantly responsible for protecting pilgrims who have been attacked.
Confronting brigands and robbers at every turn, the party presses on towards the Eternal City. But when Beobrand reaches the glorious snakepit of ruins and relics that is Rome, his difficulties truly begin... and his homeland has never been further away.
From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, the Bernicia Chronicles are gripping historical action-adventure novels set in Anglo-Saxon Britain and beyond. The epic story of warlord Beobrand and his life of battle and bloodshed, guile and glory, the Bernicia Chronicles are perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.
READERS LOVE MATTHEW HARFFY:
'A brilliant characterisation of a difficult hero in a dangerous time' — Christian Cameron
'Harffy is the gold standard of historical action adventure.' — Theodore Brun
'The rightful heir to Gemmell’s crown' — Jemahl Evans
'A genuinely superb novel' — Steven A. McKay
'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' — David Gilman
READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S BREATHTAKING BERNICIA CHRONICLES:
#1 The Serpent Sword
#2 The Cross and the Curse
#3 Blood and Blade
#4 Killer of Kings
#5 Warrior of Woden
#6 Storm of Steel
#7 Fortress of Fury
#8 For Lord and Land
#9 Forest of Foes
#10 Shadows of the Slain
Series: The Bernicia Chronicles
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Shadows of the Slain
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 -
Forest of Foes
In this action-packed new Bernicia Chronicles adventure from Matthew Harffy, Beobrand finds himself in a dangerous foreign land, caught between warring factions of royalty and the Church. AD 652. Beobrand has been ordered to lead a group of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome. Chief among them is Wilfrid, a novice of the church with some surprisingly important connections....Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Storm of Steel
Available to preorder now: Matthew Harffy's unmissable new historical novel, Dominion of Dust! A gripping, action-packed Bernicia Chronicles thriller set in Anglo-Saxon Britain. Beobrand is plunged into a dark world of piracy and slavery when an old friend enlists his help to recover a kidnapped girl. AD 643. Embarking onto the wind-tossed seas, Beobrand pursues his quarry with single-minded tenacity....PaperbackSold Out -
Shadows of the Slain
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...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804548660
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 464
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!, with fellow author Steven A. McKay.
Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.
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