{"product_id":"pagan-warrior-paperback","title":"Pagan Warrior - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eM. J. Porter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMj Porter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the Gods and Kings trilogy - from bestselling author MJ Porter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritain. AD632. A kingdom hangs by a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenda of Mercia is a warrior without equal - battle-hardened, fearless, and hungry to prove himself. His father is dead. His kingdom is threatened. And the powerful king of Northumbria is circling, ready to swallow Mercia whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo survive, Penda must do the unthinkable: forge an alliance with the British kings, old enemies of the Saxons, and march to war against a Northumbrian force that should be unbeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut treachery may be closer than the enemy. His own brother's loyalty is uncertain. And glory on the battlefield is never guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt H ðfeld, everything will be decided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne man will rise. One will fall. And a pagan king will be born from the blood and fire of conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePagan Warrior is the first book in the action-packed Gods and Kings trilogy, introducing the legendary Penda of Mercia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Pagan Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e'MJ Porter has written a story of one battle - Haedfeld - which will change the face of England. And written it very well indeed, for the dialogue is sharp and whilst the day-to-day descriptions are fairly sparse, the telling of the battle is gripping.' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'MJ Porter brings the period to life that you feel you are really part of the story.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'First class story combining historical facts and fiction well in a wonderful novel.' Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGODS AND KINGS suggested reading order;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePagan Warrior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePagan King\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarrior King\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTALES OF MERCIA suggested reading order\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Ages Chronicles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGods and Kings Trilogy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe House of Mercia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eagle of Mercia Chronicles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mercian Ninth Century Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sundered Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lady of Mercia's Daughter and A Conspiracy of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Earls of Mercia Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68328114749663,"sku":"9781914332166","price":24.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/x9DOj-ntRE9781914332166.webp?v=1793206269","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/pagan-warrior-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}