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Bane of Bernicia

By Matthew Harffy
Series: The Bernicia Chronicles
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PREORDER Bane of Bernicia NOW - THE THRILLING NEW BERNICIA CHRONICLES ADVENTURE! Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand must navigate the caprices of kings as he fights for his honour and his life. The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel from Matthew Harffy. Returning from a dangerous mission to Rome,... Read More
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The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel. Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand answers the call to arms as rival kings scheme for power.

The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel. Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand answers the call to arms as rival kings scheme for power.

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PREORDER Bane of Bernicia NOW - THE THRILLING NEW BERNICIA CHRONICLES ADVENTURE!

Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand must navigate the caprices of kings as he fights for his honour and his life. The unmissable new Bernicia Chronicles novel from Matthew Harffy.

Returning from a dangerous mission to Rome, warlord Beobrand looks forward to peace at home, but bloodshed remains his constant companion.

While bringing criminals to justice, Beobrand believes he has discovered a secret alliance between two of Bernicia's enemies: the Picts and the Mercians.

He hastens to warn his king, but finds Oswiu distracted, preparing to marry his eldest son to the daughter of former adversary Penda of Mercia, who remains as slippery as ever.

Dismayed, Beobrand finds himself blamed for breaking the truce with the Mercians, and must fight once more for his life. Worse, Penda insists on taking Oswiu's young son as a hostage.

Beobrand is surprised when Queen Eanflæd concocts a plot to rescue her son and orders him to take part. It will take all their guile to achieve their goal... and keep their heads, when half the kingdoms of Albion want Bernicia destroyed.

A gripping Anglo-Saxon adventure perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell.

'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman

Series: The Bernicia Chronicles

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035916528

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Illustration: 1 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 464

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Matthew Harffy Series: The Bernicia Chronicles

About the Author

Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords series, and he also presents the popular podcast Rock, Paper, Swords!

Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.

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