{"product_id":"the-blood-of-the-iutes-james-calbraith-9798566499666","title":"The Blood of the Iutes: The Song of Octa Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Sequel to #1 Bestseller in Norse Historical Fiction in UK, Canada and Australia. First book in the new Iutish trilogy! - \u003c\/b\u003eIt's not easy being the son of a \u003cb\u003eking\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003eOcta\u003c\/b\u003e never wanted to be a mighty warrior, or a great ruler of men - he'd much rather be a clerk or a priest - but he's resigned to his destiny as the son and heir of the first \u003cb\u003eking of the Iutes\u003c\/b\u003e. There is only one problem: under his father's peaceful reign, there aren't many opportunities for a youth to gain experience in combat and leadership.So when a \u003cb\u003eRoman legate\u003c\/b\u003e arrives in Britannia, for the first time in a generation, bringing \u003cb\u003edire news\u003c\/b\u003e from across the Narrow Sea and requesting help in the coming \u003cb\u003eclash\u003c\/b\u003e between rival Imperators, Octa jumps on the chance to prove himself before his friends and his father - \u003ci\u003eno matter the consequences\u003c\/i\u003e...What follows is an \u003cb\u003eepic journey\u003c\/b\u003e across Frankia and Gaul in the twilight of the Empire, filled with battles, intrigues and romance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ◆◆◆\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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. \u003cb\u003eThe Saxon Spears is a great read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003eMATTHEW HARFFY\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e author of Bernicia Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★ \"Rich, detailed writing and compelling characters.\" - \u003cb\u003eJessica Belmont\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJessica Belmont\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★ \"A truly intriguing and impressive start to a new series.\" - \u003cb\u003eLiberty Ireland\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Graffiti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★ \"A fine beginning indeed to what promises to be an exciting series.\" - \u003cb\u003ePaul Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHoover Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ◆◆◆\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Calbraith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798566499666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.17d","brand":"James Calbraith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089250595071,"sku":"9798566499666","price":17.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_37e0033e-b6c8-4214-86b5-8e409edcc583.jpg?v=1769109101","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-blood-of-the-iutes-james-calbraith-9798566499666","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}