The final, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Brunanburh Series. Can King Edmund of the English banish the Norse invaders from England one final time? AD942 In the wake of the agreement reached at Lincoln between Edmund and Anlaf Sihtricson of the Norse, Edmund returns to Wessex to reflect and rebuild, impatient to reverse his losses.But this is the winter of discontent. In Jorvik and the kingdom of the Scots, those who've waited too long to become kings in their own right grow restless. As the enemies of the English turn on themselves, Edmund senses the opportunity to reclaim all his brother, the victor of Brunanburh, managed to gain before his untimely death plunged England back into war with her many foes.With his sights set firmly on York, can he recreate the England his brother built, or will the enemies of England realise the error of their ways and once more unite to drive Edmund back to Wessex, leaving York in the hands of the Norse? A thrilling conclusion to MJ Porter's epic retelling of the consequences of the battle of Brunanburh. Praise for The Brunanburh Series. 'An epic tale of the birth of a nation. Truly mesmerising. Game of Thrones meets The Last Kingdom' - Gordon Doherty 'MJ effortlessly draws you into early Medieval England with this fascinating tale.' - Donovan Cook 'M J Porter returns with another rip-roaring tale of power, ambition and vengeance' - Reader Review 'A really fast paced read. Lots of betrayal, love and differences. A definite page turner, exciting and a plot around the corner and intrigue. A really great read' - Reader Review 'The entire series is one that is not to be missed. I can highly recommend it' - Reader Review 'If you like books set before 1066 then the series written by M.J. Porter are for you. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review 'A very good read and MJ Porter is at her best bringing flesh to the facts and giving the main players personalities. Great way to read about the history of this time. Enjoy.' - Goodreads 'Another of this author's brilliant books. A good read and excellent characterisation of the men involved - now onto the next book.' - Reader Review 'Another brilliant tale of old England. M.J.Porter tells an intreguing tale of kings and warriors, when age old rivalries are temporarily settled. I presume that the tale of old England will continue. I hope so' -* Reader Review*