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A Night of Flames

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A Night of Flames by Matthew Harffy is a thrilling Viking Era adventure set in Northumbria, AD 794. The story follows warrior-monk Hunlaf, who is sent to Norway to form strategic alliances amid Viking raids. Alongside Norseman Runolf, Hunlaf confronts a violent uprising led by a fanatical slave on a deadly rampage. The novel explores themes of loyalty, faith, and survival as Hunlaf seeks to prevent a night of flames and slaughter in a wild and turbulent Norse landscape.
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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.

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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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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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INFORMATION

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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