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Eagle of Mercia Chronicles #5
Protector of Mercia
A deathbed oath leaves the lives of two infants hanging in the balance. Tamworth AD833 After successfully rescuing her husband from the Island of Sheppey, Icel hears the deathbed confession of Lady Cynehild which leaves him questioning what he knows about his past, as well as his future. In the unenviable position of being oath sworn to protect their two atheling sons when Lord Coenwulf is punished and banished for his treason against the Mercian ruler, King Wiglaf, Icel is once more torn between his oaths and the secret he knows. When the two children are kidnapped, Icel, good to his word, and fearing for their safety, pursues their abductors into the dangerous Northern lands, fearing to discover who is behind the audacious attempt on their the queen, the king’s son, or even Lady Ælflæd, a friend to him in the past, but now wed to the king’s son and aunt to the two abandoned children. Alone in the Northern lands, Icel finds himself facing his worse fears. Can he rescue the children from their captor, or will he fail and lose his life in the process? Prasie for MJ Porter MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy ‘Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down’ - Historical Novel Society No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney ' If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories - You won’t regret it!" - Eric Schumacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader review
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Published September 5, 2023
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M.J. Porter
111 books256 followersI'm an author of historical fiction (Early English (before 1066)/Viking) and now five 20th-century mysteries..
The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles (featuring a young Icel from The Last King series) is now available from Boldwood Books. As is the complete Brunanburh Series and the first two books in the Dark Age Chronicles, my foray to before Saxon England was Saxon England. Enjoy.
The Ninth Century Series (The Last King), are stories of ninth-century England, but not as it's been written before, (featuring an older Icel and some other familiar faces too).
The Erdington Mysteries now has a third book in the series—The Secret Sauce. (Did you know Erdington would have been in Mercia back in the Saxon period? I know, you can't get me away from the place.) The Barrage Body is coming soon.
The Royal Women Who Made England, my first non-fiction book about the royal women of the tenth century, is available now.
I like to write. You've been warned.
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(I have odd reading tastes - there's no need to notice though!!) I'm also exceedingly anti-social - that you may notice but must accept!
The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles (featuring a young Icel from The Last King series) is now available from Boldwood Books. As is the complete Brunanburh Series and the first two books in the Dark Age Chronicles, my foray to before Saxon England was Saxon England. Enjoy.
The Ninth Century Series (The Last King), are stories of ninth-century England, but not as it's been written before, (featuring an older Icel and some other familiar faces too).
The Erdington Mysteries now has a third book in the series—The Secret Sauce. (Did you know Erdington would have been in Mercia back in the Saxon period? I know, you can't get me away from the place.) The Barrage Body is coming soon.
The Royal Women Who Made England, my first non-fiction book about the royal women of the tenth century, is available now.
I like to write. You've been warned.
Find me at
www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.mjporterauthor.blog where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!
https://linktr.ee/MJPorterauthor
https://mjporterauthor.sumupstore.com
You can join my monthly subscriber newsletters and gain access to the restricted page on my blog at the same time.
https://BookHip.com/MGWHLDC (Saxon stories)
https://BookHip.com/THPKCKP (mysteries only)
(I have odd reading tastes - there's no need to notice though!!) I'm also exceedingly anti-social - that you may notice but must accept!
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April 16, 2024
This might be my favorite book so far. Who is threatened by the young sons of Coenwulf? The queen? Wigmund? Ælflæd? Someone else? Also Icel experiences some interesting moments. I particularly enjoyed the scene with the wolves. There doesn’t seem to be anyone he can trust. Except his stallion, Brute! Now there’s a hero. He was an integral part of this story. And a small kindness Icel had with Æthelgyth. In a cruel world, she was also a beacon of light. Also who is the Wolf Lady? Very excited to see where this goes next.
August 25, 2023
AD833 and Icel makes an oath to protect two young children whose lives are in real danger. Lady Cynewulf has died revealing secrets of Icel’s past. The children are kidnapped and Icel along with his faithful horse to go and attempt rescue.
Honour is important to Icel and he takes his oath seriously whilst putting his own life in danger. Action packed novel that is well written and a good read. Highly recommend.
Honour is important to Icel and he takes his oath seriously whilst putting his own life in danger. Action packed novel that is well written and a good read. Highly recommend.
February 11, 2024
MJ has done it again. My boy Icel went through the ringer ones more. I always feel so protective over him but he gets beaten and beaten. I love his character - he is such a good man.
September 11, 2023
I have read the first 5 books of this MJ Porter saga - and I find myself tired of ICEL. In olden times he would have been named ICEL the BLOCKHEAD. Much of what ICEL does follows the plot of a Jean Claude Van Damme movie - where the hero is introduced (usually a man of common origins) - the hero is beaten to a pulp by villanous individuals - the hero builds himself back up (self esteen as well as health) - the hero unloads a beating on the villanous individuals - individually. In ICEL's case he is always rescued by his band of brothers who usually find him after he has been beaten senseless and totally screwed up whatever he was trying to accomplish. Based on the pace of these MJ Porter novels I believe he could squeeze another 10 books out of ICEL unless one of the beatings he receives renders him dead or crippled.
November 25, 2024
Another fantastic instalment of this series! An immersive experience into Medieval England and I'm enjoying Icel's journey so much. It's obvious the author has done a lot of research into this time period.
You can't go wrong with this series if you love medieval fiction!
You can't go wrong with this series if you love medieval fiction!
September 10, 2023
Another 5 star read for MJ Porter.
As always the author writes with flair and a style that makes me relish every page, every sentence and every word.
This story is quite different to its predecessors and the story is almost told entirely different because of that. What this showed is the authors incredible versatility.
The story itself was full of tension and apprehension as we got to fully dive into Icels character, motives and drive to keep his promises.
The book finished with a flourish and the familiar battles, blood and gore unfolded in spectacular fashion. I could read a 100 books with this set of characters
As always the author writes with flair and a style that makes me relish every page, every sentence and every word.
This story is quite different to its predecessors and the story is almost told entirely different because of that. What this showed is the authors incredible versatility.
The story itself was full of tension and apprehension as we got to fully dive into Icels character, motives and drive to keep his promises.
The book finished with a flourish and the familiar battles, blood and gore unfolded in spectacular fashion. I could read a 100 books with this set of characters
September 26, 2023
Weak Protagonist
Time after time Icel falls into the same traps. If you enjoy repeated offerings of pain and suffering, this series is for you. I found Icel’s weakness to be more than a little off putting. Heroes may be flawed but they must have a counter balance of strengths as well.
Time after time Icel falls into the same traps. If you enjoy repeated offerings of pain and suffering, this series is for you. I found Icel’s weakness to be more than a little off putting. Heroes may be flawed but they must have a counter balance of strengths as well.
September 17, 2023
Yay! Icel is back!
I was thrilled to catch up with my favourite Mercian healer-turned-warrior again, especially after the cliffhanger in Eagle of Mercia. And what an exciting – if often painful – ride it is!
MJ Porter is fast turning into my favourite historical fiction writer. The research and knowledge of the era, and the setting, is impeccable, adding a strong sense of time and place to the novels.
After discovering who his father was, Icel is attacked by mixed emotions. But during the revelation from the dying Lady Cynehild, he also had to give her his oath to protect her young sons. And that oath is the focus in this novel.
Protector of Mercia begins with Icel visiting his mentor and healer, Wynflæd. And while she insists he follow his newly-discovered fate, Icel himself has no intention to. Following their disagreement, he heads to Kingsholm, where the young boys’ father, Lord Coenwulf, is slowly recovering from wounds received when he tried to reach the king of the West Saxons, Ecgberht – an act regarded as treason by Mercians.
But King Wiglaf is dithering, reluctant to punish the errant lord, though his wife and son are hell-bent on banishment at least, if not worse.
The young boys, Coelwulf and Coenwulf, are being cared for by Eadburg and her mother, and he is certain the women wouldn't harm them. But there are others who regard their tenuous claim to the Mercian throne as a threat – and who would stop at nothing to extinguish their flame – and their young lives.
His oath also prevents Icel from joining his fellow warriors and friends under the command of Ealdorman Ælfstan. He tells them about his oath, but not about the secret he learnt from the dying lady. That one he keeps close to his heart, and it causes him much unhappiness.
After Wiglaf's departure, his son and heir, Lord Wigmund and his wife Ælflæd are in charge. But with Ælflæd's own sun so small and weak, she shows her disdain for her brother's children. But Icel must not only watch her – he is also the victim of bullying by Wigmund's men, and nearly ends up dead at their hands.
When he is called away from Kingsholm, he doesn't stop fretting, and when his works nightmare comes true – the children disappear during their supposed journey to the king's court at Tamworth – he sets out on finding them. But the search takes him into unknown territory such as the Welsh borderlands and then the far, sparsely populated north-west of Northumbria. Will he find the boys and take them to safety? Find out in this gripping novel!
I love Icel. He's the perfect anti-hero. A seasoned warrior by now, yes, but at heart still a young man looking for his own path in life. The secret of his birth adds to his confusion. He wants to heal, not kill – but kill he must, if necessary.
In Protector of Mercia, Icel meets many challenges, he barely survives, but those make him even more determined. It's not only his oath that keeps him looking after the boys, he has developed a close bond to them. After all, with their mother dead and their father banished from Mercia, probably fled to Frankia, they are all alone, just as he was. This parallel is emotional and makes him a believable and caring character who would do anything – and who does do everything – in his power to protect them.
Protector of Mercia is a really fast-paced tale, one to read in as few sittings as you can, as it pulls you firmly into Icel's (mis-)adventures. The poor lad ends up close to death more than once, and often it's his trusted stallion, Brute, who is there to save him. Brute is a stubborn horse, not allowing anyone else to handle him, and that is just as well as he is taken from Icel more than once. The tales surrounding the horse raised a few smiles in an otherwise serious, death-defying plot.
Easily the best book in this excellent series, I can highly recommend Protector of Mercia to readers of historical adventures who love a slightly different type of hero.
Note: I received a free copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed are my own.
I was thrilled to catch up with my favourite Mercian healer-turned-warrior again, especially after the cliffhanger in Eagle of Mercia. And what an exciting – if often painful – ride it is!
MJ Porter is fast turning into my favourite historical fiction writer. The research and knowledge of the era, and the setting, is impeccable, adding a strong sense of time and place to the novels.
After discovering who his father was, Icel is attacked by mixed emotions. But during the revelation from the dying Lady Cynehild, he also had to give her his oath to protect her young sons. And that oath is the focus in this novel.
Protector of Mercia begins with Icel visiting his mentor and healer, Wynflæd. And while she insists he follow his newly-discovered fate, Icel himself has no intention to. Following their disagreement, he heads to Kingsholm, where the young boys’ father, Lord Coenwulf, is slowly recovering from wounds received when he tried to reach the king of the West Saxons, Ecgberht – an act regarded as treason by Mercians.
But King Wiglaf is dithering, reluctant to punish the errant lord, though his wife and son are hell-bent on banishment at least, if not worse.
The young boys, Coelwulf and Coenwulf, are being cared for by Eadburg and her mother, and he is certain the women wouldn't harm them. But there are others who regard their tenuous claim to the Mercian throne as a threat – and who would stop at nothing to extinguish their flame – and their young lives.
His oath also prevents Icel from joining his fellow warriors and friends under the command of Ealdorman Ælfstan. He tells them about his oath, but not about the secret he learnt from the dying lady. That one he keeps close to his heart, and it causes him much unhappiness.
After Wiglaf's departure, his son and heir, Lord Wigmund and his wife Ælflæd are in charge. But with Ælflæd's own sun so small and weak, she shows her disdain for her brother's children. But Icel must not only watch her – he is also the victim of bullying by Wigmund's men, and nearly ends up dead at their hands.
When he is called away from Kingsholm, he doesn't stop fretting, and when his works nightmare comes true – the children disappear during their supposed journey to the king's court at Tamworth – he sets out on finding them. But the search takes him into unknown territory such as the Welsh borderlands and then the far, sparsely populated north-west of Northumbria. Will he find the boys and take them to safety? Find out in this gripping novel!
I love Icel. He's the perfect anti-hero. A seasoned warrior by now, yes, but at heart still a young man looking for his own path in life. The secret of his birth adds to his confusion. He wants to heal, not kill – but kill he must, if necessary.
In Protector of Mercia, Icel meets many challenges, he barely survives, but those make him even more determined. It's not only his oath that keeps him looking after the boys, he has developed a close bond to them. After all, with their mother dead and their father banished from Mercia, probably fled to Frankia, they are all alone, just as he was. This parallel is emotional and makes him a believable and caring character who would do anything – and who does do everything – in his power to protect them.
Protector of Mercia is a really fast-paced tale, one to read in as few sittings as you can, as it pulls you firmly into Icel's (mis-)adventures. The poor lad ends up close to death more than once, and often it's his trusted stallion, Brute, who is there to save him. Brute is a stubborn horse, not allowing anyone else to handle him, and that is just as well as he is taken from Icel more than once. The tales surrounding the horse raised a few smiles in an otherwise serious, death-defying plot.
Easily the best book in this excellent series, I can highly recommend Protector of Mercia to readers of historical adventures who love a slightly different type of hero.
Note: I received a free copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed are my own.
October 30, 2023
Protector of Mercia is book 5 in The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles. The 1st book in the series was published less than 2 years ago but in this time, there’s been so much growth and development I can hardly believe it’s the 5th instalment already!
If you haven’t read the previous instalments I do recommend it but the author has the knack for explaining things as they go nicely so new readers would understand some of the background.. but most definitely do read the others in the series.. they are too good not to read!
We are back with Icel, and he now knows the truth about who is father really is….and that he himself has a claim to the throne. But it’s a throne he doesn’t want.
After the death of Lady Cynehild Icel promised to protect her children.. It might have been a last ditch selfish act from Lady Cynehild but never the less she was right to fear for them. Soon after their father is exiled the boys go missing and Icel has to figure out who took them and where they have been taken….right now the why doesn’t matter…but something just isnt sitting right..if you want these children out of the way why not just kill them?
Protector of Mercia is all about the tension..a tale of a manhunt as Icel uses all his skill and knowledge to find the children.. to keep them safe.. the main issue is who can he trust??
This instalment, like the previous ones is full of action but what I loved about this one more was the pace, it’s a harrowing journey and the author effortlessly puts you in Icel’s position.. the urgency.. the feeling of desperation.. the weariness of the journey.. the pace perfectly matched so you can actually feel how tired Icel must be.
I feel like Icel at times lost sight of everything else other then would the children survive but he needs to find out why they were taken and by whom..but it’s not going to be easy and the journey is taking him further and further away from safety.
Something I really love about this series is the authors knack of transporting you back to events that happened in a previous novel with only a few words, credit to the author that at the mention of Icel’s uncle my mind is instantly flooded with memories from book 1 in the series..This certainly is a series that will stay with you.
Overall this has to be my favourite instalment so far.. its’ one mans tale.. his feelings.. his desperation and desire not to fail. I couldn’t put it down! 5/5 stars.
If you haven’t read the previous instalments I do recommend it but the author has the knack for explaining things as they go nicely so new readers would understand some of the background.. but most definitely do read the others in the series.. they are too good not to read!
We are back with Icel, and he now knows the truth about who is father really is….and that he himself has a claim to the throne. But it’s a throne he doesn’t want.
After the death of Lady Cynehild Icel promised to protect her children.. It might have been a last ditch selfish act from Lady Cynehild but never the less she was right to fear for them. Soon after their father is exiled the boys go missing and Icel has to figure out who took them and where they have been taken….right now the why doesn’t matter…but something just isnt sitting right..if you want these children out of the way why not just kill them?
Protector of Mercia is all about the tension..a tale of a manhunt as Icel uses all his skill and knowledge to find the children.. to keep them safe.. the main issue is who can he trust??
This instalment, like the previous ones is full of action but what I loved about this one more was the pace, it’s a harrowing journey and the author effortlessly puts you in Icel’s position.. the urgency.. the feeling of desperation.. the weariness of the journey.. the pace perfectly matched so you can actually feel how tired Icel must be.
I feel like Icel at times lost sight of everything else other then would the children survive but he needs to find out why they were taken and by whom..but it’s not going to be easy and the journey is taking him further and further away from safety.
Something I really love about this series is the authors knack of transporting you back to events that happened in a previous novel with only a few words, credit to the author that at the mention of Icel’s uncle my mind is instantly flooded with memories from book 1 in the series..This certainly is a series that will stay with you.
Overall this has to be my favourite instalment so far.. its’ one mans tale.. his feelings.. his desperation and desire not to fail. I couldn’t put it down! 5/5 stars.
September 7, 2023
Icel, after he argues with Wynflint about what the dying princess told him before her death he decides to go to the estate of lord Wiggen the king son and the new Lord of the manner since Lord Coenwal has been exiled so Icel can keep his oath. When the children are kidnapped the rides to Hereford only to only to be taken himself this is how he meets the wolf lady in her pack before going after the children again he first makes hastes back home to talk to WynFlint when he arrives he is shocked to learn one of the women taken with the orphan boys is in Mercia This starts and back on the trail of the boys and Edwin‘s wife Edbert Who left with Lord Coenwal on his seven year exile leaving her and the babes unprotected but they are not Icel is a warrior and he will die before not keeping his oath. There so much I didn’t put in this awesome book that should’ve been called the Nanny of Mercia but I am just joking I didn’t even mention why the boys must banish due to the new Lord‘s sick son and his wife not being with child yet again and if the Lord son passes away the two orphan boys will have a legitimate claim on the throne nor about Icel’s Fear of who’s behind the conspiracy to take the children the enemies he made soon after arriving at Lord Wiggins estate and much much more fear not that this is more a book about trying to find two kidnap children they do have fight scenes in there still lots of action I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it I love these books and this one certainly did not disappoint. I want to thank Boldwood books end NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
September 11, 2023
Where do I start with this?
It's hard to describe how this book made me feel, I had such mixed emotions reading it; anger, joy, sadness, and triumph.
MJ has quite literally hit it out of the park with this one. It's incredible!
For those who don't know, Icel is a character in another series, and I adore him. I have loved this series, seeing Icel grow from a boy to a man and all the turmoil he has faced, but this one hit a little different. MJ has really brought the reader along for the ride, and I almost felt every setback, disappointment, and injury he faced along his journey.
It would not be an MJ Porter book without some great fighting scenes filled with blood and gore, but the enemies they face this time made the tension build much more! I felt apprehensive on more than one occasion and almost stopped reading at one point, not because I wasn't enjoying it, but because I wasn't sure I wanted to know what was about to happen. The fact my kindle had a meltdown halfway through did not help!
I love the characters in this series; Icel, Lady Cynewise, Wynflæd, Wulfheard and Brute have been such created in such a way that you can't help but cheer them on, laugh at them and feel anger on their behalf. I also loved the introduction of the Wolf Lady, a character I hope we see again in the future.
I genuinely can't wait for the next instalment in this incredible series. If you're after a series that has great characters, fast-paced storylines, and vivid scenes that keep you awake reading until 3am, then I recommend this one!
It's hard to describe how this book made me feel, I had such mixed emotions reading it; anger, joy, sadness, and triumph.
MJ has quite literally hit it out of the park with this one. It's incredible!
For those who don't know, Icel is a character in another series, and I adore him. I have loved this series, seeing Icel grow from a boy to a man and all the turmoil he has faced, but this one hit a little different. MJ has really brought the reader along for the ride, and I almost felt every setback, disappointment, and injury he faced along his journey.
It would not be an MJ Porter book without some great fighting scenes filled with blood and gore, but the enemies they face this time made the tension build much more! I felt apprehensive on more than one occasion and almost stopped reading at one point, not because I wasn't enjoying it, but because I wasn't sure I wanted to know what was about to happen. The fact my kindle had a meltdown halfway through did not help!
I love the characters in this series; Icel, Lady Cynewise, Wynflæd, Wulfheard and Brute have been such created in such a way that you can't help but cheer them on, laugh at them and feel anger on their behalf. I also loved the introduction of the Wolf Lady, a character I hope we see again in the future.
I genuinely can't wait for the next instalment in this incredible series. If you're after a series that has great characters, fast-paced storylines, and vivid scenes that keep you awake reading until 3am, then I recommend this one!
September 13, 2023
Our hero rides off on yet another riveting honor bound mission in this latest installment of the Mercia chronicles.
Icel's fierce loyalty is put to the ultimate test when those under his sworn protection are stolen away. Compelled by duty and honor, the veteran warrior healer, embarks alone on a relentless pursuit to save the kidnapped children. What follows is an exhilarating tale of adventure, danger, and courage.
I felt that this particular adventure is defined by its solo nature, stripping the taciturn hero of his usual allies. Icel is driven solely by his moral code as he navigates the perilous wilds and unknown enemies of 9th century England.
By the climax, we are all deeply invested in the fates of both Icel and his young charges.
This series continues to deliver an authentic historical fiction flavour with gripping action sequences.
Definitely recommended for fans and newcomers alike, this latest entry is a must-read adventure.
Overall 4.5 stars.
My thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of the book for my unbiased review.
Icel's fierce loyalty is put to the ultimate test when those under his sworn protection are stolen away. Compelled by duty and honor, the veteran warrior healer, embarks alone on a relentless pursuit to save the kidnapped children. What follows is an exhilarating tale of adventure, danger, and courage.
I felt that this particular adventure is defined by its solo nature, stripping the taciturn hero of his usual allies. Icel is driven solely by his moral code as he navigates the perilous wilds and unknown enemies of 9th century England.
By the climax, we are all deeply invested in the fates of both Icel and his young charges.
This series continues to deliver an authentic historical fiction flavour with gripping action sequences.
Definitely recommended for fans and newcomers alike, this latest entry is a must-read adventure.
Overall 4.5 stars.
My thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of the book for my unbiased review.
September 3, 2023
Icel is determined to keep his oath to protect the lives of the two young children. When they are kidnapped Icel goes on a journey to save them. Well this one has to be my favourite of the series because I loved the heart in my throat adventure that it took me on. I don't think I took a breath until the very last page. There isn't as much blood gore battles but more suspense and tension. I hope this isn't the last one of the series because Icel has become my favourite fictional character and I really want to read more of his strong and courageous battles.
November 6, 2023
M.J.Porter does it again taking you back to the times when England was a network of lands ruled by so called kings.
Icel continues his battles with enemies within, plenty of action and intrigue, as he discovers who his father is, and puts hi, in further turmoil about what to do about it. An deathbed oath has been sworn and must be kept, such is the code he lives by.
Well worth a read,hopefully onwards to further adventures.
Icel continues his battles with enemies within, plenty of action and intrigue, as he discovers who his father is, and puts hi, in further turmoil about what to do about it. An deathbed oath has been sworn and must be kept, such is the code he lives by.
Well worth a read,hopefully onwards to further adventures.
September 19, 2023
Protector of Mercia
Having read the previous novels , I do enjoy the general gist of Icel’s story . In this book , however, I feel far too much time and space was spent talking about his thoughts or regrets considering options and this tended to bog the story down for me. Nevertheless I will read the next volume and hope for more action and less introspection.
Having read the previous novels , I do enjoy the general gist of Icel’s story . In this book , however, I feel far too much time and space was spent talking about his thoughts or regrets considering options and this tended to bog the story down for me. Nevertheless I will read the next volume and hope for more action and less introspection.
August 24, 2025
I assure you, I was not skim reading. This instalment was probably the best one (yet) I've read within the series. I've got me heart pumping, my tears forming, and I admit, I finally shouted in support of Icel during his rescue mission.
Taking a break now; must ponder on whatever the fudge happened in this book with less heart palpitations.
Taking a break now; must ponder on whatever the fudge happened in this book with less heart palpitations.
May 30, 2024
Another great book in the series Eagle of Mercia. The building of the character.
Seeing Icel’s character grow and change over a number of years has been interesting and kept me reading each book. The story of the changes to power in Mercia and other areas is also interesting.
Seeing Icel’s character grow and change over a number of years has been interesting and kept me reading each book. The story of the changes to power in Mercia and other areas is also interesting.
February 11, 2024
MJ has done it again. My boy Icel went through the ringer ones more. I always feel so protective over him but he gets beaten and beaten. I love his character - he is such a good man.
January 4, 2025
review soon
March 19, 2024
Another enjoyable and escapist read! I really liked the travelling aspect of this book and the motivation behind this, from Icel’s point of view. This brought something a little different to the story and showed new aspects of our hero’s character. The ending came along quite abruptly, however, but it seems that this particular arc is not yet over.
I will certainly continue with this series, but will now take a break.
I will certainly continue with this series, but will now take a break.
February 14, 2025
Unreadable . I had enjoyed this series up to this point. Icel had been a brilliant character, but since finding out his own background as bastard of a king, and An oath to take care of 2 potential
Kings he has become an absolute coward. If His uncle was still alive he’d kick his ass . There is so much repetitive thoughts and tooth gnashing, it is driving me insane. I'm done with this series, life is too short Bye
Kings he has become an absolute coward. If His uncle was still alive he’d kick his ass . There is so much repetitive thoughts and tooth gnashing, it is driving me insane. I'm done with this series, life is too short Bye
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