{"product_id":"9781036711696-bloodaxe","title":"Bloodaxe","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Viking historical adventure of ambition, betrayal, and the rise of a king they would come to fear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA prince born to rule. A warrior destined to be feared.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEirik Haraldsson is the favourite son of King Harald Fairhair—and the heir to a kingdom forged in blood. From the moment he is given his first command at eleven, Eirik proves he is not just his father’s successor, but something far more dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of raiding shape him into a ruthless warrior. Victories build his power. And at his side stands Gunnhild—cunning, relentless, and every bit as ambitious as he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they will stop at nothing to claim the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Eirik rises, so does the cost. Half-brothers turn into enemies. Jarls plot against him. Kings across Norway and beyond prepare for war. Even England stands in his path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo rule, Eirik must destroy every rival who dares to challenge him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd earn the name history will never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloodaxe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloodaxe\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-paced Viking adventure filled with brutal battles, political intrigue, and a relentless rise to power—perfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell, Peter Gibbons, and Tim Hodkinson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Vikings Of Norway Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very close look into what the life of the first king of Norway might have been like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderful mix of fact and fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gave a broader understanding of ancient Norse culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Makes history come alive… Fascinating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My first historical fiction about Vikings… I could not stop reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56414850613622,"sku":"9781036711696","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_41144840_ad3514b8-d513-4550-8fdf-f8529eafc959.jpg?v=1778120145","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781036711696-bloodaxe","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}