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Rhodri's Furies

2022-12-13 Fiction
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Release : 2022-12-13
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Download or read book Rhodri's Furies written by John Broughton. This book was released on 2022-12-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fisherman's son, Alun ap Drystan worships his grandfather Iolyn, a renowned former warrior. The old man is worried about the future of his homeland, and to help, he sends father and son to visit a reclusive seer with Druidic blood. Speaking in riddles, the seer tells Alun the find the Battle Prince: together, they will be the saviours of Gwynedd, and that he will be a great warrior, mingling with the greatest in the land. After a chance meeting with the cattle breeder Iowerth and his son, Cadfael ap Iowerth, Alun realises that the youth's name in Old Welsh means Battle Prince: his foretold comrade. The youths soon become inseparable friends and blood brothers. But can the seer's prediction be correct? A riveting, meticulously researched historical adventure set in early medieval Wales, 'Rhodri's Furies' is the first book in John Broughton’s BRETLAND TRILOGY of historical novels.

Avenging Rhodri

2023-01-30 Fiction
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Release : 2023-01-30
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Download or read book Avenging Rhodri written by John Broughton. This book was released on 2023-01-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After charismatic king Rhodri Mawr of Gwynedd is killed in battle, people call his son Anarawd’s victory over the Mercians at the Battle of the Conwy, a few years later, "God's vengeance for Rhodri". Rhodri awakened nationalist sentiment among the small Welsh kingdoms at a time when Saxon Wessex threatened the Welsh with dominion. Meanwhile, Mercia never renounced her claim to lands across the Wye and the Vikings threatened the long coastline. Despite these outside threats, one descendant of Rhodri succeeded in uniting the whole of Wales under his kingship. Find out who in 'Avenging Rhodri', John Broughton’s meticulously researched historical adventure set in 9th century Wales.

The Bretland Trilogy

2023-04-13 Fiction
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Release : 2023-04-13
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Download or read book The Bretland Trilogy written by John Broughton. This book was released on 2023-04-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All three books in John Broughton's 'The Bretland Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval Wales, now available in one volume! Rhodri's Furies: Alun, a fisherman's son, seeks to fulfill his grandfather's wish for him to become a great warrior and save their homeland of Gwynedd. After meeting Cadfael, whose name means Battle Prince, the two become inseparable friends and blood brothers, determined to prove the seer's prophecy true. Avenging Rhodri: Charismatic king Rhodri Mawr's death in battle leaves his son Anarawd to defend the small Welsh kingdoms against Saxon Wessex, Mercia, and the Vikings. Rhodri's legacy of nationalist sentiment and unity inspires one of his descendants to unite all of Wales under his kingship. Discover the gripping story of Rhodri and the triumph of a united Wales in the second book in the series. Hywel the Good: This captivating historical novel is based on the life of Hywel, the King of Dyfed. As he becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms, Hywel goes on a pilgrimage to Rome and gets caught up in political intrigue, leading to a rebellion upon his return. Despite the challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people, making him one of the most important figures in Welsh history.

The Thames-Tigris Connection

2023-09-23 Fiction
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Release : 2023-09-23
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Download or read book The Thames-Tigris Connection written by John Broughton. This book was released on 2023-09-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metropolitan Police Detectives, Vance and Shepherd, are investigating a case in Central London. Several murders of prominent Iranian exiles present Vance with a powder-keg primed to explode. He and Shepherd must avoid a conflict among London’s Muslim community. MI-6 involvement results in the arbitrary closure of three unsolved cases, however, the Intelligence Agency has a plan for Shepherd - to make use of her ability as a renowned crack shot. But can they discover and take down the fanatical anti-Zoroastrian movement in Tajikistan, Afghanistan and eastern Iran, and at the same time provide justice to the victims of the closed cases?

Offa - Rex Merciorum

2024-01-23 Fiction
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Release : 2024-01-23
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Download or read book Offa - Rex Merciorum written by John Broughton. This book was released on 2024-01-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 8th century Mercia, King Offa lusts for power. His queen, Cynethryth, is an ambitious politician minting her own coins – a first for any woman in the male-dominated era. Amid societal changes, the two navigate power struggles, revolts and alliances in the tumultuous Anglo-Saxon Britain, leaving their mark during a pivotal time in English history. But where is Offa's place among the English kings, and who is the real force in his reign? There is little concrete evidence, but in OFFA - REX MERCIORUM, John Broughton breaks through the veil of time and provides an entertaining, well-researched historical tale.

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