{"product_id":"9781836174868-betrayal-of-mercia","title":"Betrayal of Mercia","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn action-packed instalment in M. J. Porter's historical series\u003cbr\u003eThe next instalment in M J Porters bestselling, thrilling Dark Ages Adventure Series\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA King in crisis, a Queen on trial, a Kingdom’s survival hangs in the balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondonia, AD835\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The deadly conspiracy against the children of Ealdorman Coenwulf is to be resolved. Those involved have been unmasked and arrested. But will justice prevail?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the court convenes to determine the conspirator’s fate, King Wiglaf’s position is precarious. His wife, Queen Cynethryth, has been implicated in the plot and while Wiglaf must remain impartial, enemies of the Mercia still conspire to prevent the full truth from ever being known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Merica weeps from the betrayal of those close to the King, the greedy eyes of Lord Æthelwulf, King Ecgberht of Wessex’s son, pivot once more towards Mercia. He will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal of ending Mercia’s ruling bloodline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercia once more stands poised to be invaded, but this time not by the Viking raiders they so fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan Icel and his fellow warriors’ triumph as Mercia once more faces betrayal from within?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Eagle of Mercia Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - \u003cem\u003eS.J.A. Turney\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!\" - \u003cem\u003eEric Schumacher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Excellent storyline. So enjoyed reading about Icel \u0026amp; his exploits such a good character well written very sad when I come to the end of the book can't wait for his next adventure' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'There really isnt anything bad I can say about this series, it keeps just getting better. adding more depth to not only the characters but also their motivations. MJ Porter offers another solid 5* addition to the series, strengthening the readers love of their work.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A very good series. These are the first books I’ve read by this author but he writes in the genre very well and the main character is well drawn. This book sits nicely in the series. The observations of everyday life are really interesting and add to the historical enjoyment of the story.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Another hit. Honestly was disappointed when it ended as I could read this series forever. Such a page turner, great novel. Pow.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down’ - \u003cem\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. 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