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France, 822 A.D. Abriel Haraldsson is a man on the run.
After being injured in combat and taken by his men to a nearby monastery to recover, the monks fake Abriel's death and take him to a faraway island to be converted to their faith.
Believing the king to be dead, suitors from the north descend upon the island of Herius, intending to marry Queen Kenna and gain access to her wealthy kingdom. Standing out is the powerful warlord Turgeis — known for his prowess in battle and lust for blood — who sets his sights upon the queen.
But when a messenger from afar returns with news that Abriel has survived his injuries, the warlord sets sail to ensure the king will never return.
And so, the hunt begins.
Praise for The Oath of the Father:
"...an epic fictional Norse saga set in the ninth century, featuring royalty, repressed love, battles, and the raw appeal of untrammeled nature...steeped in period detail and political backbiting in a richly imagined world..." - Kirkus Reviews
"Brilliant writing style, superb attention to detail and a high amount of research... thoroughly enjoyed it." - Donna Maguire, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer.
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ReviewPraise for THE OATH OF THE FATHER:
...An epic fictional Norse saga set in the ninth century, featuring royalty, repressed love, battles, and the raw appeal of untrammeled nature...steeped in period detail and political backbiting in a richly imagined world... - Kirkus Reviews
...another well-researched must-read, with compelling characters and a gripping storyline set in a little-known corner of the Viking Age... - Eric Schumacher, author of God's Hammer and Raven's Feast.
...Mr. Adrien once again presents a story that is complex, historically accurate, and introduces many difficult topics of the time. The book has a steady pace but provides plenty of action-packed scenes that leave your heart pounding... - D.W. Roach, author of the Marauder series.
...I was absolutely delighted - the book has the same excellent quality, a brilliant writing style, superb attention to detail and a high amount of research has been completed to write the story - it is spot on and I thoroughly enjoyed it... - Donna Maguire, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer.
About the AuthorC.J. Adrien is a French-American author and scholar with a passion for Viking history. His Kindred of the Sea series was inspired by research conducted in preparation for a doctoral program in early medieval history as well as his admiration for historical fiction writers such as Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett. Follow C.J. Adrien on Twitter (@ChristophAdri1), on Facebook (facebook.com/cjadrien), and on his website cjadrien.com.
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