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Sons of Mercia #3
Edric the Wild
The mischievous red-head named Edric leads a pleasant life in Shropshire, hunting in the woods and dancing in the taverns, until his Norman neighbor Osbern falsely accuses him of murder. Edric takes his first stance against the growing power of the Normans--a stance he soon holds for all of Saxon Engla-lond.
Osbern FitzRichard, who moved to Engla-lond at a very young age, yearns with all of his heart for the Anglo-Saxons to love Normandy as much as he does. Unfortunately, Osbern also suffers from strange visions and pestering voices that lead him down dark and destructive paths. His closest knight, Geoffrey, uses his lord's holy prophecies to justify his own evil deeds, which consist of capturing and torturing innocent victims who are never then seen or heard from again.
Edric's struggles against Osbern echo through all of Engla-lond when William the Bastard takes the throne. Edric Silvaticus becomes a true hero to his people who is wed to a "fairy" wife by night and roams the woods to watch over his people by day. He inspires all Saxons to come together and fight against their Norman oppressors.
This Robin Hood-esque story features characters from "Godric the Kingslayer" and villains cruel enough to be in a Grimm fairy tale. Edric fights these evils with true valor, but he must eventually decide whether preserving his people's spirits is worth the loss of their lives, and whether there is truth to be found in the seemingly-crazed ramblings of his own worst enemy.
Osbern FitzRichard, who moved to Engla-lond at a very young age, yearns with all of his heart for the Anglo-Saxons to love Normandy as much as he does. Unfortunately, Osbern also suffers from strange visions and pestering voices that lead him down dark and destructive paths. His closest knight, Geoffrey, uses his lord's holy prophecies to justify his own evil deeds, which consist of capturing and torturing innocent victims who are never then seen or heard from again.
Edric's struggles against Osbern echo through all of Engla-lond when William the Bastard takes the throne. Edric Silvaticus becomes a true hero to his people who is wed to a "fairy" wife by night and roams the woods to watch over his people by day. He inspires all Saxons to come together and fight against their Norman oppressors.
This Robin Hood-esque story features characters from "Godric the Kingslayer" and villains cruel enough to be in a Grimm fairy tale. Edric fights these evils with true valor, but he must eventually decide whether preserving his people's spirits is worth the loss of their lives, and whether there is truth to be found in the seemingly-crazed ramblings of his own worst enemy.
761 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2012
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Jayden Woods
34 books35 followersJayden Woods grew up on a farm in rural Tennessee, then pursued her dreams of film-making in Los Angeles. After receiving a BFA in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California and working on a primetime TV show, she decided to return to her original passion of writing novels. Since then she has lived in St. Louis with her wonderful husband and three beautiful pets, throwing all her will and energy into becoming a successful writer.
Jayden Woods has published a lush array of books from historical fiction to fantasy. Her novel Eadric the Grasper received a starred review from Kirkus Discoveries and was selected as one of the best books of 2010 (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/lists/i...).
Jayden Woods has published a lush array of books from historical fiction to fantasy. Her novel Eadric the Grasper received a starred review from Kirkus Discoveries and was selected as one of the best books of 2010 (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/lists/i...).
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October 2, 2012
Eric the Wild is Woods third volume in her Sons of Mercia series and she saved the best for last.
It's a wild ride through forests and kingdoms. Her characters come to life to entertain and engage. The superstitious times lend themselves to the idea of fantasy and then she hits you with a heavy dose of reality. From swashbuckling battles to love making, Woods tells a story of love/betrayal/loyalty and imagination.
The complexity of Osbern FitzRichard makes him a character you will not soon forget. Is he a prophet or does he just harbor delusions of grandeur? Are the voices in his head his own or Divine Intervention? Is he good or evil? Does it matter? This book is pure escapism into another place and time.
It's a wild ride through forests and kingdoms. Her characters come to life to entertain and engage. The superstitious times lend themselves to the idea of fantasy and then she hits you with a heavy dose of reality. From swashbuckling battles to love making, Woods tells a story of love/betrayal/loyalty and imagination.
The complexity of Osbern FitzRichard makes him a character you will not soon forget. Is he a prophet or does he just harbor delusions of grandeur? Are the voices in his head his own or Divine Intervention? Is he good or evil? Does it matter? This book is pure escapism into another place and time.
September 14, 2012
"Edric the Wild" is an engaging read for any fan of history, mystery, or "supernatural" tales.
I found that I read this book quite quickly because I kept telling myself "I'll just read one more chapter, just one more chapter...".
The book takes the reader on a journey with the hero, and makes a time that is vastly different from our own seem possible and understandable.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially to any younger-adult/teen readers who are interested in historical fiction.
I found that I read this book quite quickly because I kept telling myself "I'll just read one more chapter, just one more chapter...".
The book takes the reader on a journey with the hero, and makes a time that is vastly different from our own seem possible and understandable.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially to any younger-adult/teen readers who are interested in historical fiction.
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