Varangian

Harald Hardrada wants the throne of Norway.With the mad Byzantine emperor Michael The Fifth deposed, Harald turns his attention to the north. But General Maniakes has something different in mind for him.Using Hardrada as an instrument of death, he's not the only one who seeks to rule Byzantium. Bishops lie, soldiers fight, assassins stalk the streets and lovers lament. And in the end, they all lose their lives.Hardrada needs treasure to win his crown, and the new Empress Zoe has it. With few resources and even less time, Harald faces a difficult choice - and the specter of death is never far away.This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Born on the Wirral, I live in Spain for the present, but my dream is to retire (Hah, what is that? Retire?) and live on a narrowboat along one of the many waterways around the Welsh border. I work as a teacher, a profession I've been in for almost 25 years, but writing is my first love. A series of historical fiction by Stuart G. Yates.

Harald Hardrada is returning to his homeland.Sailing north after escaping the clutches of the Byzantine Empress Zoe, he intends to claim his inheritance: Norway's crown.Danger has followed him like a close friend, and on the arduous journey home, he reflects on his life of adventure, tragedy and war. After joining the elite Varangian Guard, his wits and skills in combat have served him well.But will they be enough to fend off the revenge of the empress? Born on the Wirral, I live in Spain for the present, but my dream is to retire (Hah, what is that? Retire?) and live on a narrowboat along one of the many waterways around the Welsh border. I work as a teacher, a profession I've been in for almost 25 years, but writing is my first love. A series of historical fiction by Stuart G. Yates.