The Flint Lord
The Pagans, no. 2
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4.2 • 19 Ratings
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- £2.49
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Publisher Description
Driven by the sinister forces of his own heritage, Brennis Gehan Fifth, Lord of Valdoe, is planning the genocide of the nomadic tribes who impede the spread of his empire in the land that was southern England of 5,000 years ago. With his army swelled by foreign mercenaries he prepares to march through the snows to annihilate the nomads’ retreat in their winter camp.
Word of the Lord of Valdoe’s intentions has already reached the nomads, but when their chieftain is killed in a hunting accident it seems his successor will not heed the warning. In all the tribes, only Tagart understands the danger and is strong enough to face the Flint Lord, but first he must win the strange battle for leadership, waged according to ancient and ruthless laws. The campaign that he then inspires is a superb story of desperate courage. This novel of intrigue, violence and betrayal in the land of our Stone Age forefathers is a magnificent successor to the author’s The Stone Arrow. Here, spurring the Flint Lord’s drive for conquest, is his passion for his beautiful, decadent sister, a drive and a passion which lead inexorably to catastrophic consequences.
Extent: 71,772 words (about 239 conventional pages)
Customer Reviews
The Flint Lord
I very much enjoyed the first book in the trilogy, and was certainly not disappointed with this, the second. The well written story line always managed to keep me enthralled.
Wonderful book
I've read several Richard Herley books and loved them all. His blend of thrilling action and the most engaging perception of the human spirit, make his books tremendously enjoyable.
Flint lord
As a new owner of the iPad I sought a free book to experience reading using a new medium. A lover of the historic fiction I chanced on this book - and what a lucky break for me. I have found myself sitting up to the wee hours to read on to find out what happened next. A historic tale of vengeance which had the flavour of a Movie - fast pace but also strangely educational as you visualised what life must have been like at this time. I am no historian so cannot tell if the author has been True to the era. All I can say is if you like a good plot, don't mind death as a punishment and have an ounce of imagination you will love this. I am off Now to trace other books from the writer. I just hope this is an example not a one off. I will be keeping it on my shelf as this is a book i will reread.