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Son of the Storm: (Foundation of the Dragon Series: Book 5): A Dark Age Britain Epic of War, Betrayal & Courage
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Britain is a land beset on all sides. To the east, Germanic Jutes, Saxons, and Angles carve out new kingdoms with fire and steel. To the west, Gael raiders descend in relentless waves. Picts threaten from the wild north. Now, a new power Ambrosius Aurelianus. Driven by vengeance for his father’s murder, he returns from exile in Brittany at the head of a fearsome cavalry host. His arrival forces bitter rivals-the Jutes and Saxons-into an uneasy alliance. But, whether Ambrosius will fight for Britain, or claim it for himself, remains shrouded in uncertainty.
When a strong British leader is needed most, the Overlord Yrth lies dying. His legitimate son, Cadwallon, waits impatiently to seize the crown. But Yrth has another son-bastard-born, unproven, yet the very boy Eygr dreamed about. Whispers call him the Bear. Arthur. The one destined to unite the fractured land and lead Britain to glory. But he is young, untested, and surrounded by ambitious lords who believe only their banners deserve to fly.
Will prophecy and courage be enough to rally the warring British tribes, win Ambrosius to his cause, and forge a kingdom from chaos-or will Britain be torn apart forever, its last hope drowned in blood and betrayal?
Britain is a land beset on all sides. To the east, Germanic Jutes, Saxons, and Angles carve out new kingdoms with fire and steel. To the west, Gael raiders descend in relentless waves. Picts threaten from the wild north. Now, a new power Ambrosius Aurelianus. Driven by vengeance for his father’s murder, he returns from exile in Brittany at the head of a fearsome cavalry host. His arrival forces bitter rivals-the Jutes and Saxons-into an uneasy alliance. But, whether Ambrosius will fight for Britain, or claim it for himself, remains shrouded in uncertainty.
When a strong British leader is needed most, the Overlord Yrth lies dying. His legitimate son, Cadwallon, waits impatiently to seize the crown. But Yrth has another son-bastard-born, unproven, yet the very boy Eygr dreamed about. Whispers call him the Bear. Arthur. The one destined to unite the fractured land and lead Britain to glory. But he is young, untested, and surrounded by ambitious lords who believe only their banners deserve to fly.
Will prophecy and courage be enough to rally the warring British tribes, win Ambrosius to his cause, and forge a kingdom from chaos-or will Britain be torn apart forever, its last hope drowned in blood and betrayal?
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2025
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Robb Pritchard
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For the day job, I have the unbelievable privilege of travelling the world to test drive, and write about, classic Porsches and Ferraris and the occasional crazy off-roader.
The passion though, has long been writing novels. It’s taken a few long years to get here but Brethren is about to malt its fluffy fledgling feathers and be released into the wild. Hopefully, I wrote it well enough that it can fend for itself.
For the day job, I have the unbelievable privilege of travelling the world to test drive, and write about, classic Porsches and Ferraris and the occasional crazy off-roader.
The passion though, has long been writing novels. It’s taken a few long years to get here but Brethren is about to malt its fluffy fledgling feathers and be released into the wild. Hopefully, I wrote it well enough that it can fend for itself.
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August 5, 2025
I have read many Arthurian era novels. Some were closer to the legendary Arthur and some were more historically based. This one offered a different twist to the story than I have seen. It is a ripping good read and there are several characters that any follower of King Arthur legends will recognize. It is also a gritty, bloody tale that brings to light the horrors of the so-called "Dark Ages." There is plenty of blood and gore and descriptive battle scenes that made me glad I didn't live back then. There is also lots of intrigue.
All in all, I would rate Son of the Storm as one of the better novels based in this time period that I have read.
All in all, I would rate Son of the Storm as one of the better novels based in this time period that I have read.
July 3, 2025
I love this series which covers early British history brilliantly
This 5th novel reaches Arthurian times and Robb Pritchard blends history and myth in an engaging and credible way.
These are violent times with British tribes too busy fighting amongst themselves to fend off the foreigners invading from all sides. The prophecy of a leader coming to unite them is seized on by several chieftains in an attempt to increase their own power.
What hope has a young, untested boy of fulfilling the prophecy, even if he is supported by the Merlin of Britain? Especially when he has doubts himself.
An action-packed story that doesn’t neglect character development.
This 5th novel reaches Arthurian times and Robb Pritchard blends history and myth in an engaging and credible way.
These are violent times with British tribes too busy fighting amongst themselves to fend off the foreigners invading from all sides. The prophecy of a leader coming to unite them is seized on by several chieftains in an attempt to increase their own power.
What hope has a young, untested boy of fulfilling the prophecy, even if he is supported by the Merlin of Britain? Especially when he has doubts himself.
An action-packed story that doesn’t neglect character development.
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