{"product_id":"books-emperors-axe-by-jc-duncan","title":"Emperors Axe","description":"The latest instalment in JC Duncan's action-packed Last Viking series\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe greatest threat to the empire is not a foreign army, but the thirst for power at all costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1038 AD, Constantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarald Sigurdsson has risen through bravery and glory in battle to become the commander of the legendary Varangian guard, the oath-sworn protector of the Roman throne in Constantinople; The wielder of the emperor’s axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the estranged Emperor and Empress consumed in a deadly palace war for sole control of the empire, Harald must somehow keep the peace. In a city where everything is taken by subterfuge, violence and deceit, what must an honourable man do to protect the empire from both its enemies and itself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarald might be forced to choose between his life and his oaths, to take a side or become an enemy of all, and watch, outcast, as the empire crumbles. \u003cbr\u003e Harald is a master of war, but victory in battle will no longer be enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe explosive next chapter in the extraordinary tale of Harald Hardrada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for JC Duncan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Harald Hardrada as you've never seen him before! A fantastic story written by a fantastic author' - \u003cem\u003eDonovan Coo\u003c\/em\u003ek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Immersive and impeccably researched, JC Duncan brings Harald Hardrada's epic journey to life with gripping authenticity' - \u003cem\u003eRichard Cullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fresh, vibrant take on perhaps that most Viking of all Vikings, Harald Hardrada. Bloody, epic and full of detail, Duncan paints a vivid picture of Harald’s early life, as he battles his way into legend' - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The gripping tale of the last great viking, Harold Hardrada, told in compelling style' -\u003cem\u003eTim Hodkinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An engrossing, epic tale brimming with historical detail and brave daring - the story of a legend' - \u003cem\u003eMJ Porter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fantastic. This is the third in the series and magnificent. I have loved each book. But I think this one is outstanding. I sat up to finish it because I couldn’t stop reading . Can’t wait to read the next in series which may be the last. If you love stories of bravery and adventure you must get this!' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a truly fantastic series. A must for historical fiction fans. This book has some real, larger than life characters and is written with a great attention to detail. If you haven't read JC Duncan's telling of Hardrada yet you really are missing out.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Excellent again. The pace continues on from the last book and once again it is very hard to put down. It's full of lies, decete and just flat out Brutal violence some that even makes you cringe but it is just a fantastic read.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wow wow wow!!! This was such a ride. The character development and world building was top notch. This is a must read!!' - \u003cem\u003eNetgalley Reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53774263877905,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781805498292.jpg?v=1783982968","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-emperors-axe-by-jc-duncan","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}