{"product_id":"9781804548646","title":"Shadows of the Slain by Matthew Harffy","description":"The thrilling new instalment in the action-packed Bernicia Chronicles from Matthew Harffy. Warlord Beobrand travels to holy Rome... but sinister plots and bloody conflict line his path once more.\u003cp\u003eAD 652. After surviving dark intrigues at the Merovingian court of Frankia, Beobrand is finally able to undertake the mission his queen set him: to escort a party of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Beobrand's life is never easy. His party includes a scheming novice churchman whose ambition is boundless, and a mysterious envoy from Frankia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntering the lands of the Langobards, Beobrand discovers unexpected similarities to his native Northumbria in their speech and customs... and their willingness to spill blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roads heading south are filled with danger. Meeting other pilgrims who have been attacked and robbed, Beobrand soon finds himself reluctantly responsible for their safety. Confronting brigands and robbers at every turn, they press on towards their goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Beobrand reaches the snakepit of ruins and relics that is Rome, his difficulties truly begin... and his homeland has never been further away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Harffy is the gold standard of historical action adventure.' Theodore Brun'The rightful heir to Gemmell's crown.' Jemahl Evans\u003c\/p\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback,\u003cbr\u003ePagination: 464 pages, 1 Maps","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45758794957027,"sku":"9781804548646","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9781804548646.jpg?v=1732875675","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781804548646","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}