{"product_id":"wolves-of-the-empire-9781805498384","title":"Wolves of the Empire","description":"The brand-new, penultimate instalment in JC Duncan's action-packed Last Viking series. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSworn to serve the empire, cursed to decide its fate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1041 AD, Constantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine empire is fading. Sick with corruption and complacency that paralyses its once mighty people, assailed from within and without by those who seek to feast upon its riches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emperor is dying, the empress is ageing, and rebellion threatens in the heart of their homelands. The last hope of the eternal empire might lie with a disgraced foreign mercenary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarald Hardrada fears nothing but failure or dishonour. For eight years he has faithfully served the heirs of Caesar, but has failed in his goal to earn the riches and reputation he needs to reclaim the throne of Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpress Zoe makes Harald one final offer to save both of their ambitions: He can have all the riches and glory that he desires, if he breaks his oaths and delivers the empire into her grasp.\u003cbr\u003e Is Harald the man of his word or will he bend to the empress's ruthless demands?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe explosive next chapter in the extraordinary tale of Harald Hardrada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for JC Duncan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Harald Hardrada as you've never seen him before! A fantastic story written by a fantastic author' - \u003cem\u003eDonovan Coo\u003c\/em\u003ek\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Immersive and impeccably researched, JC Duncan brings Harald Hardrada's epic journey to life with gripping authenticity' - \u003cem\u003eRichard Cullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A fresh, vibrant take on perhaps that most Viking of all Vikings, Harald Hardrada. Bloody, epic and full of detail, Duncan paints a vivid picture of Harald's early life, as he battles his way into legend' - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The gripping tale of the last great viking, Harold Hardrada, told in compelling style' -\u003cem\u003eTim Hodkinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'An engrossing, epic tale brimming with historical detail and brave daring - the story of a legend' - \u003cem\u003eMJ Porter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Fantastic, a magnificent series. I have loved each book. Can't wait to read the next in series. If you love stories of bravery and adventure you must get this!' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A truly fantastic series. A must for historical fiction fans. If you haven't read JC Duncan's telling of Hardrada yet you really are missing out.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Excellent again. The pace continues on from the last book and once again it is very hard to put down. It's full of lies, decete and just flat out Brutal violence some that even makes you cringe but it is just a fantastic read.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Wow wow wow!!! This was such a ride. The character development and world building was top notch. This is a must read!!' - \u003cem\u003eNetgalley Reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805498384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.97d","brand":"Jc Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230760304821,"sku":"9781805498384","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_10f9d21d-dc2d-4569-8174-6681f2e26d5a.jpg?v=1750170108","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/wolves-of-the-empire-9781805498384","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}