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The Lords of the Wind (The Saga of Hasting the Avenger Book 1)
| Title | The Lords of the Wind (The Saga of Hasting the Avenger Book 1) |
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| Date | 2024-10-13 17:04:48 |
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Desciption
"If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you." - The Historical Novel Society“For indeed the Frankish nation, which was crushed by the avenger Hasting, was full of filthy uncleanness. Treasonous and oath-breaking, they were deservedly condemned; unbelievers and faithless, they were justly punished.” - Dudo of St. Quentin, Gesta NormannorumOrphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master's longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.A supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and referred to in the Gesta Normannorum as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, his life exemplified the qualities of the ideal Viking. Join author and historian C.J. Adrien on an adventure that explores the coming of age of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first great trials, and his first betrayal."The Lords of the Wind" by C.J. Adrien is a gold medal winner in the 2020 Reader's Favorite annual international book awards. Read more
Review
Editorial Reviews Review "Told in first-person narrative, Hasting's voice is compelling as it deftly sets the story in motion. What quickly drew me in was the historical richness seeped into every page. The scope was broad as characters travel from the coast of Ireland all the way to the freezing northern fjords. Landscapes and everyday life are fleshed out vividly. Life is hard, supplies aren't easy to come by, and the people are unapologetically fierce. It's clear Adrien has a passion for this time and these peoples. The intricate details and engrossing characters propel the plot forward. If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you. Recommended." - The Historical Novel Society"Filled to the brim with interesting and accurate details about the Viking period that are sure to have fellow history fans deeply fascinated, with an intelligent balance between historical research and the furthering of the narrative. Highly recommended." - Reader's Favorite, 5-Star Review"For a Viking story it feels very natural - stories of one's deeds were told over camp-fires, on long sea-voyages and in long halls...A great read - a real page-turner." - All Things Viking (allthingsviking.com)"A vivid historical depiction of a world lost to time. Brilliant, complex, a true underdog tale" - D.W. Roach, author of the Marauder series"A brilliant, harrowing tale that makes for a gripping and wonderful read." - Gwendalyn's Books"A perfect balance between history, lore, and creative licence." - WTF Are You Reading?"A page-turning event." - Hoover Book Reviews"A striking, meticulously crafted tale." - Books and Zebras"I am awestruck by how immersed I felt while reading this story." - Mary Enck, author of A King in Time"A well written, well crafted, and well done novel." - Al-Alhambra Book Reviews About the Author C.J. Adrien is a bestselling author of Viking historical fiction novels 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. He is also a published historian on the subject of Vikings, with articles featured in historical journals such as L'Association des Amis de Noirmoutier, in France. His novels and expertise have earned him invitations to speak at several international events, including the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), conferences on Viking history in France, among others. C.J. Adrien earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Oregon, a Master's degree from Oregon State University, and is currently searching for the right university to complete his doctoral thesis.
