Hunlaf voyages to the Holy Land in search of powerful relics but risks the wrath of mighty Byzantium. A rip-roaring Viking-era adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow.
AD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew are on a voyage to acquire an important Christian relic before it falls into the hands of the Byzantines and their scheming Empress Eirene.
Hunlaf’s crew receive unexpected help as they seek their treasure, but soon find themselves betrayed. About to leave for home empty-handed, the adventurers instead sail further east: to Jerusalem, the Holy Land, abundant in relics.
And dangerous intrigues.
Hunlaf and his friends will face a deadly race against time as they attempt to secure a holy treasure, outwit the zealous agents of Byzantium, and avoid a grisly death at the hands of the local rulers.
''Harffy is the gold standard of historical action adventure.' Theodore Brun
'The rightful heir to Gemmell's crown.' Jemahl Evans
Dominion of Dust
By Matthew Harffy
The new A Time for Swords historical adventure sees Hunlaf and his crew take on the mighty intrigues of Byzantium.
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Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book | Pub date: December 2024 | Format: 229 x 148mm | Extent: 464 pages | Word Count: 128,011 wordsAbout 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! with fellow author Steven A. McKay. Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.
