The long way back just got longer....They were supposed to return home as heroes, basking in the glory and plunder of the victory at Trever... But fate decided otherwise for Octa and his band of Iutes. Chasing after Ursula's captor, the renegade Haesta, they venture deep into the unfamiliar land of Armorica, where they unexpectedly discover an old ally seeking their help against a threat of invasion...On their quest to help defend Britannia Prima, a province still ruled by the remnants of the old Roman power, Octa and his warriors will meet new friends, face new enemies and discover ancient mysteries, in this long-awaited second chapter of the Song of Octa: The Wrath of the Iutes. ◆◆◆ "In The Saxon Spears James Calbraith gives us a fast-paced, immediate, raw look into the dark times of the fifth century. (...) James Calbraith's Ash is a sympathetic protagonist, full of mystery and a yearning to discover the secrets of his past and the truth of his destiny. The Saxon Spears is a great read." - MATTHEW HARFFY, author of Bernicia Chronicles ★★★★★ "Rich, detailed writing and compelling characters." - Jessica Belmont, Jessica Belmont ★★★★★ "A truly intriguing and impressive start to a new series." - Liberty Ireland, Historical Graffiti ★★★★ "A fine beginning indeed to what promises to be an exciting series." - Paul Bennett, Hoover Book Reviews ◆◆◆ The Blood of the Iutes is the first volume of the Song of Octa, a fast-paced, gripping historical fiction sequel to the best-selling Song of Ash trilogy, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom" series, Matthew Harffy and Conn Iggulden.
In the course of an academic career spanning more than 30 years, the late James C. Brady, Professor of Equity and Property Law at University College Dublin, was a seminal figure for generations of law students and practitioners alike. This collection of his essays, to honour his memory, is written by a team of distinguished scholars and practitioners - friends, contemporaries and colleagues. Covering areas such as land law, succession and trust law to the development of law and equity, contributions reflect the diverse areas of law that were close to his heart and mind.
Now in paperback for the first time, this collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colorful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasizes facets of the officer's personality or aspects of his career that made lasting contributions to the navy.
The Saxon Spears is the first volume of the Song of Ash saga, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom" series, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.
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