A Brother’s Oath
A Brother’s Oath by Chris Thorndycroft, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on April 15, 2016, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the early days of England. Set in Denmark in 444 A.D., the narrative follows two brothers, Hengest and Horsa, whose lives are disrupted by royal treachery and the resurgence of a malevolent cult. As they navigate their tumultuous world, they are bound by an oath from their youth, embarking on a journey that will shape their destinies and lead them toward greatness.
Readers will discover a tale of loyalty and courage as Horsa infiltrates a feared raider crew to rescue Hengest’s kidnapped family, while Hengest strives to unite his followers in search of a safe haven. This edition, comprising 378 pages, presents the first part of a saga that explores the legendary figures who played pivotal roles in the Anglo-Saxon migrations to Britain. The story intertwines themes of brotherhood, conflict, and the quest for a homeland, offering a vivid portrayal of a transformative period in history.
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The Untold Story of England’s Beginning. Denmark, 444 A.D. Two brothers – the cold and calculating Hengest and the intrepid but headstrong Horsa – find their separate worlds thrown into turmoil by royal treachery and an evil cult thought long dead. Reunited by an oath sworn in their youth, they set off on a journey that will define their destiny and set them upon the path to greatness. When Hengest’s family is kidnapped by an unknown enemy, Horsa knows his oath has become more than a thing of words and he infiltrates the crew of one of the most feared raiders in the northern world to find out who took them. Meanwhile, Hengest struggles to rally his rag-tag group of followers into a united people. His heart yearns for a safe haven for his family; a land that he and his followers can call their own for generations to come. This is the first part of the thrilling saga of the two warriors who spearheaded the Anglo-Saxon migrations to Britain and whose names became legendary as the founders of the land that would one day be called England
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