Language: English
Epic Fantasy Fantasy - Historical Fiction Fiction - Fantasy General Great Britain Historical History Medieval Romance Romance - Historical Romance: historical Science Fiction Vikings
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates
Published: Jan 22, 2010
Description:
SUMMARY: A craftsman, visionary, and warrior, Shef has risen from slavery to become king of a mighty Viking nation. But his growing kingdom menaces all of Europe, and he has made many powerful enemies.Chief among his enemies are the Knights of the Lance, a fanatical order of soldiers sworn to bring Shef down, no matter what the cost. To defeat Shef, they will go to extraordinary lengths to find the sacred spear of Christ--and resurrect the Holy Roman Empire.Driven by dreams, Shef battles to change the course of history, but even the gods themselves may be plotting against him....