Teon

by A.J. Sefton

Seventh century England. A feckless musician and storyteller, all Teon wants is an easy life.

The new boy-king of Mercia needs a prophet to help him reclaim his father's kingdom. Teon simply has to convince him that he is the prophet to guide him on his quest.

But the easy life comes with a price. It requires deceit, cunning and murder.

337 pages, Paperback

Published February 25, 2017

About the author

English writer and reviewer, former history teacher.

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Reviews

[Brian Kitchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this novel set in 7th Century Mercia and which tells the tale of Teon a musician and storyteller. Teon is a bit of a rogue who likes the easy life and likes taking bright objects that don't belong to him. When the King of Mercia dies, the heir is a boy who is in hiding with his brother. To help him reclaim his father's kingdom, the boy king needs the help of a prophet and Teon who learns of this, sees an opportunity to fill the vacancy.
I won't spoil the story by giving the plot away, but it mixes known history with myth and legend and has obviously been well researched. Living as I do in what was once part of the old Kingdom of Mercia, I found it particularly enjoyable. I would recommend this novel for anyone wanting a good read set in this period of history.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited, but it is also available to buy from Amazon.

[Andy P · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little slow to start but very enjoyable. Teon (the character) is annoying and compelling all at the same time. The new king develops well, at first I thought he was going to be a very irritating boy with power but he soon grows into his new position, His relationship with his pet bird of prey is interesting, I would have liked more of this. The story rolls along at quite a pace once it gets going. Overall I just wish there was more.