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Stuart G. Yates

Books 3-4 in 'Varangian', a series of historical novels by Stuart G. Yates, now available in one volume!

Origins: Harald Hardrada is determined to claim Norway's crown. Danger follows him like a close friend, and on the arduous journey home, he reflects on his life of adventure and war. His wits and skills in combat have served him well, but will they be enough to fend off the revenge of his enemies?

Destiny: It seems that all of Harald's ambitions have been fulfilled, until he receives a visit from Tostig Godwinson. If Harald could seize the throne of England, Tostig could become Earl of the North. Meanwhile, Andreas has his heart set on revenge. Against the backdrop of the struggle for the throne of England, this story of death and destiny comes together on the blood-soaked fields of battle.

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Varangian

Varangian - Books 3-4

The first two books in 'Varangian', a series of historical novels by Stuart G. Yates, now available in one volume!

Varangian: It's the mid-11th century, and the Byzantine Empire dominates the world. Within the walls of Constantinople, debauchery and power politics are part of the lives of the ruling elite. Thrust into this heady mix is the Viking adventurer, Harald Hardrada. Life in the court of the deranged emperor, Michael the Fifth, holds extreme danger at every turn. Can Hardrada survive this dangerous place and turn his mind towards regaining what is rightfully his?

King of the Norse: Harald Hardrada wants to be the king of Norway, but General Maniakes has something different in mind for him. Using Hardrada as an instrument of death, he's not the only one who seeks to rule Byzantium. Bishops lie, soldiers fight, assassins stalk the streets and lovers lament. With few resources and even less time, Harald faces a difficult choice - and the specter of death is never far away.

Varangian - Books 1-2

Harald Hardrada wants the throne of Norway.

With the mad Byzantine emperor Michael The Fifth deposed, Harald turns his attention to the north. But General Maniakes has something different in mind for him.

Using Hardrada as an instrument of death, he's not the only one who seeks to rule Byzantium. Bishops lie, soldiers fight, assassins stalk the streets and lovers lament. And in the end, they all lose their lives.

Hardrada needs treasure to win his crown, and the new Empress Zoe has it. With few resources and even less time, Harald faces a difficult choice - and the specter of death is never far away.

King of the Norse

Harald Hardrada is returning to his homeland.

Sailing north after escaping the clutches of the Byzantine Empress Zoe, he intends to claim his inheritance: Norway's crown.

Danger has followed him like a close friend, and on the arduous journey home, he reflects on his life of adventure, tragedy and war. After joining the elite Varangian Guard, his wits and skills in combat have served him well.

But will they be enough to fend off the revenge of the empress?

Origins

It is the mid-11th century, and Harald Sigurdsson is now king of Norway. It seems that all of his ambitions are fulfilled, until he receives a visit from the King of England’s brother.

Banished by the king, Tostig Godwinson is a man on the run, full of jealousy and loathing. If he could persuade Hardrada to seize the throne of England, he could then become Earl of the North. Such a venture, however, could prove dangerous.

Meanwhile, Nikolias pursues Andreas across the vastness of Central Europe, to rescue his love, Leoni. Andreas has his heart set on killing Hardrada, as revenge for the wrongs done to him by the giant Viking. Can Nikolias find him in time, and save Leoni?

Against the backdrop of the furious struggle for the throne of England, this story of love, death, treachery, and destiny comes together on the blood-soaked fields of battle in the final part of Stuart G. Yates's Varangian series.