Leofric: Sword of the Angles, by S. J. Arnott
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Leofric: Sword of the Angles, by S. J. Arnott
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Denmark, AD 520. Fearing invasion, Cynefrid, the King of Angeln, summons a muster of fighting men to his eastern stronghold. Thegn Eadwig and his nephew, Leofric, answer the call, but they quickly become embroiled in the intrigues of the kingdom and a violent encounter leads to Leofric being charged with murder. This bloody act heaps ruin on Leofric and his family, and he is forced to flee to a remote sanctuary where he recovers his strength and plans the revenge that will ultimately reclaim his birthright. Set in Angeln on the Jutland peninsula, 'Leofric: Sword of the Angles' is a Dark Age adventure set against the background of the Germanic migrations that led to the creation of the new Angle, Jute and Saxon kingdoms in the east of Roman Britain - the Angle-Lands. The short-story Leofric: Sacrifice, set five years before Sword of the Angles, is also available on Amazon.
Leofric: Sword of the Angles, by S. J. Arnott - Amazon Sales Rank: #171084 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-13
- Released on: 2015-03-13
- Format: Kindle eBook
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ‘We must be careful of broken things, Leofric son of Radulf. They often have jagged edges.’ By Jennifer Cameron-Smith The Long Land, Southern Scandinavia, 520 CE. Cynefrid, King of Angeln fears invasion. He summons a muster of fighting men to Haderslev. Amongst them are Thegn Eadwig and his nephew Leofric from Ketingas. Leofric, a sickly youth, is a reluctant traveller. But his uncle needs Leofric present as part of his contribution to the muster. Once in Haderslev, things do not go according to plan. A violent encounter leads to Leofric being charged with murder, and although a blood price is agreed and paid, Leofric has to flee the town. He finds a sanctuary where, after recovering his health and training hard, he sets out to clear his name.‘It came to him then, what he could do, and how it might be done.’Leofric’s journey is both physical and personal. In order to clear his name, he must be strong enough to fight. In order to be strong enough to fight, he must improve his health. And with the help of a number of people he meets along the way, Leofric is transformed from a sickly youth into a strong man and a potent warrior.‘A man makes his own fate in the world; he does not beg for it.’Once I started reading this story, I found it very hard to put down. Will Leofric survive? Will he find what he is looking for? Will he be able to clear his name? And what about the people such as Fulco, Sunniva, Turi and Asta who are part of his journey? There are plenty of unexpected twists in the tale, and it ends in a way which leaves me wanting more. Mr Arnott has created a believable and multi-dimensional world. The story combines adventure and intrigue with a touch of romance, in a believable historical setting.Note: I bought a copy of this book after I was offered, and accepted, a copy for review purposes. I am glad that I did.Jennifer Cameron-Smith
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A book of adventure, romance, intrigue and suspense. By James Bookreader Leofric travels with his uncle Eadwig from Ketingas to the town of Haderslev, to a muster called by the King, Cynefid, as the threat of invasion hangs over Longland. From this point onwards, Leofric is involved in a series of events which lead to him fleeing the town, vowing to return only to clear his name.This is a gripping, enthralling read. The plot has many twists and turns and is totally unpredictable and the story never drags. I was completely gripped by Leofric and his adventures, willing him to succeed.The story is of a journey undertaken by Leofric; not just a physical journey, but also the journey of a transformation from a weak sickly youth, described by villagers as a half dead cripple, into a strong and brave warrior.Leofric is plagued by many moments of self doubt, believing himself incapable of exacting justice. He remembers how as a sickly child he watched a grave being dug by his Uncle's servant. It is only as an adult that he realises the grave was intended for himself. In his darkest moments, he despairs, seeing omens in everything around him; a falcon hunting a hare, dead ravens in a sacred clearing. Although lacking in confidence, Leofric shows persistence and great courage, such as the time he rescues two servants from a blazing fire, comes to the aid of Fulco, and during his time at the raider's camp. He is resourceful and shows great initiative in finding a way out of a difficult situations. There are many times when he believes he can't go on any longer but he always finds the strength to continue. His love for Asta drives him on, but in his darkest moments, he cries for her.He is helped by many people along his journey; Fulco teaches him many skills he will need as a warrior, Sunniva feeds and takes care of him, and Turi introduces him to steam baths, a practice which greatly improves his health.Several of the characters recall their past lives which brings out their individual personalities and helps to explain the reasons for their behaviour.Leofric is not a violent man but at times his wrath will be raised and he finds his dragon, the spirit which urges him onwards. This is made evident in one of the final scenes; a mesmerizing encounter with an old childhood friend.The historical setting seems authentic and totally believable. The harshness of everyday life is skilfully conveyed. The Gods names are invoked often, sacrifices are made and death is never far away. When is in the need of rope, Leofric removes a noose from a hanged man. He is forced to defend himself many times. He passes by the Red Dolmen and arrives at a burial mound where a line of skulls have been placed; it is only later, he discovers who has placed them there and why. Life is hard but acts of kindness are common, such as when Eoforwine helps Leofric, and Sigmundr offers him advice.Everyday life is well described, such as the market stalls and merchants in the town of Haderslev. The writing is vivid and imaginative and the author has created a fascinating world. This book has adventure, romance, and plenty of intrigue and suspense.Leofric stayed with me long after I had finished this book. I hope there are more of his adventures to follow.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Despite not being a 'normal' hero, Leofric draws you in By Cheryl M-M Leofric is what I would call a wee bit of an anti-hero. He has the bad luck of a thrice cursed peasant, suffers with debilitating health issues and has the get-go of a snail. Everyone around him equates his ill health to an overall weakness in character, and because they believe it Leofric believes it.Luckily, despite all that he is a sympathetic chappy, who just always seems to draw the short end of the straw. The real issue with Leofric isn't really all of the above, although it has a lot to do with it, is the fact he hasn't found his inner dragon yet.In essence this whole story is about Leofric becoming the man he was always intended to be. The reader follows him on his road to growth, which is filled with violence, murder, fear and the occasional bout of wit.Arnott has created a main character with flaws and a propensity for failure. He doesn't look for trouble, but trouble sure finds him quite a lot. Something tells me Leofric will eventually rise like the phoenix from the ashes.I found myself being drawn in by Leofric and his unusual story. I needed to know what else could possibly go wrong for him. How on earth was he going to make it to the end of the book?Arnott knows how to reel you without you even realising it. It wasn't just his storytelling though, for me it was the way I connected as a reader to the main character. I am looking forward to reading the rest of his journey now that his inner dragon is starting to pipe up and breathe fire.I received a free copy of this book, courtesy of the author, for purposes of review.
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