{"product_id":"shield-of-mercia-mj-porter-9781836175155","title":"Shield of Mercia","description":"The next thrilling adventure in MJ Porters bestselling Dark Ages Adventure Series.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercia is triumphant. Her king is safe. But Wessex was never Mercia's only enemy.\u003cbr\u003e Tamworth, AD836\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a brutally cold winter, King Wiglaf of Mercia is in the ascendancy. Even Wessex's Archbishop of Canterbury extraordinarily ventures to Mercia to broker a religious accord. But, can the hard-won peace prevail?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViking raiders threaten Wessex. These blood-thirsty warriors are fast, skilful and have no reticence about killing those who stand in their way. Their aim isn't to rule but to overwhelm, slaughter and take ill-gotten wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing Wiglaf is no fool. As the Vikings push to overwhelm Wessex, Mercia's lands look insecure. King Wiglaf needs the shields of Mercia's warriors to prevent the overwhelming advancement of their deadliest enemy yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo save Mercia, Icel must first prevail over the two men who mean to end his life; King Ecgberht of Wessex and his son,  thelwulf of Kent and only then the marauding Viking army for whom boundaries have no meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love MJ Porter's E\u003cem\u003eagle of Mercia\u003c\/em\u003e series, also try the Dark Chronicles and also epic Brunanburh series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - \u003cem\u003eS.J.A. Turney\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won't regret it!\" - \u003cem\u003eEric Schumacher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Excellent storyline. So enjoyed reading about Icel \u0026amp; his exploits such a good character well written very sad when I come to the end of the book can't wait for his next adventure' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There really isnt anything bad I can say about this series, it keeps just getting better.. adding more depth to not only the characters but also their motivations. MJ Porter offers another solid 5* addition to the series, strengthening the readers love of their work.' - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mj Porter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836175159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836175155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Mj Porter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442992886015,"sku":"9781836175155","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ab449cb2-888e-4875-b27a-9a1cf6be8ac4.jpg?v=1777201130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shield-of-mercia-mj-porter-9781836175155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}