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#HistFicThursdays - The Agincourt King *Audiobook* by Mercedes Rochelle - Spotlight

   This week for #HistFicThursdays, I'm delighted to be teaming up with The Coffee Pot Book Club to welcome Mercedes Rochelle ! Today, I'm shining a spotlight on her brilliant audiobook of  The Agincourt King . So, let's meet the book... From the day he was crowned, Henry V was determined to prove the legitimacy of his house.  His father's usurpation weighed heavily on his mind. Only a grand gesture would capture the respect of his own countrymen and the rest of Europe. He would follow in his great-grandfather Edward III's footsteps, and recover lost territory in France. Better yet, why not go for the crown? Poor, deranged Charles VI couldn't manage his own barons. The civil war between the Burgundians and Armagnacs was more of a threat to his country than the English, even after Henry laid siege to Harfleur. But once Harfleur had fallen, the French came to their senses and determined to block his path to Calais and destroy him. By the time the English reached ...
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#HistFicThursdays - Raid of the Wolves (Ormstunga Saga, Book 2) - Donovan Cook


Today, I'm delighted to introduce you to Donovan Cook and his book Raid of the Wolves. This is the second book in the Ormstunga Saga, and was published in November 2021 (the first book Son of Anger, came out 2020) and is already bagging great reviews.

Let's meet the book...

The only thing that kept him going were the voices of his ancestors, screaming for blood...

Ulf and his shield brothers are sent on a raid against an old enemy — Francia, a mighty kingdom to the south, now ravaged by civil war. During the perilous sea voyage, Ulf can only focus on one thing. He demands closure: to find the man who slaughtered his family — Griml.

A hidden enemy stalks Ulf and his warriors through Francia, striking mercilessly when they least expect it. Soon the hunters become the hunted. The Norse warriors must make the ultimate choice between defying the king or angering the gods. Both could end in fury.

But there is another threat lurking in the shadows. One that Ulf could never anticipate.

Ulf is not the only one who wants vengeance.


You can buy Raid of the Wolves from Amazon UK - Amazon US - Amazon CA - Amazon AU - Barnes and Noble - Waterstones

Now, let's meet the author, Donovan Cook...

Even as a young child, Donovan loved reading stories about Vikings and other medieval warriors fighting to defend their homeland or raiding in distant lands. He would often be found running around outside with nothing other than a wooden sword and his imagination.

Now older, he spends his time writing about them. His novels come from his fascination with the Viking world and Norse Mythology and he hopes that you will enjoy exploring this world as much as he did writing about it.

Born in South Africa but raised in England, Donovan currently lives in Moscow, Russia with his wife and their French Bulldog, where he works as an English tutor. When he is not teaching or writing, he can be found reading, watching rugby, or working on DIY projects. Being born in South Africa, he is a massive Springboks fan and never misses a match.

You can find Donovan on these social media links: Website - Twitter - Facebook - BookBub - Amazon Author Page - Goodreads


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  1. Mary Anne Yarde20 January 2022 at 08:21

    Thank you so much for hosting today's tour stop for Raid of the Wolves (Ormstunga Saga, Book 2).

    All the best,
    Mary Anne
    The Coffee Pot Book Club

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    1. Day's Dying Glory20 January 2022 at 08:25

      You're very welcome - I hope the tour is going well!
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