Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Lords of the Wind (The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, Book 1) By C.J. Adrien @authorcjadrien @maryanneyarde

 

The Lords of the Wind

(The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, Book 1)

By C.J. Adrien

 

Orphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master's longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.

 

A supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and referred to in the Gesta Normannorum as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, his life exemplified the qualities of the ideal Viking. Join author and historian C.J. Adrien on an adventure that explores the coming of age of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first great trials, and his first betrayal.

 

"The Lords of the Wind" by C.J. Adrien is a gold medal winner in the 2020 Reader's Favorite annual international book award.contest.

 

Praise

 

"If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you."

The Historical Novel Society

 

Review 

 

An exceptionally well-written novel with a likeable protagonist. The plot has been well thought out and held my attention throughout. The historical backdrop was portrayed with a strong sense of realism. This is the kind of novel that is incredibly difficult to put down. There is plenty of action, battles and even romance. This book really does have it all.

If you are a fan of Micahel Hirst's Vikings series then you are really going to enjoy this book. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. 

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The Lords of the Wind (Book1)  

In the Shadow of the Beast (Book 2)  

The Kings of the Sea (Book 3)

 

This series is available to read on #KindleUnlimited

 

C.J. Adrien

C.J. Adrien is a bestselling and award-winning author of Viking historical fiction novels with a passion for Viking history. His Saga of Hasting the Avenger series was inspired by research conducted in preparation for a doctoral program in early medieval history as well as his admiration for historical fiction writers such as Ken Follett and Bernard Cornwell. He is also a published historian on the subject of Vikings, with articles featured in historical journals such as L’Association des Amis de Noirmoutier, in France. His novels and expertise have earned him invitations to speak at several international events, including the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), conferences on Viking history in France, among others. 

 

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