Protector of Mercia: An action-packed Dark Ages historical adventure from MJ Porter

A deathbed oath leaves the lives of two infants hanging in the balance...

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After successfully rescuing her husband Lord Coenwulf from the Isle of Sheppey, Icel hears the deathbed confession of Lady Cynehild which leaves him questioning what he knows about his past, as well as his future.

In the unenviable position of being oath sworn to protect their two atheling sons when Lord Coenwulf is banished for his treason against the Mercian ruler, King Wiglaf, Icel is once more torn between his oaths and the life changing secret he now knows.

When the two children are kidnapped, Icel, good to his word, and fearing for their safety, pursues their abductors into the dangerous Northern lands.

He fears whose powerful and deadly royal gamesmanship is behind the audacious attempt on their young and innocent lives.

Alone in the Northern lands, Icel finds himself facing his worse fears.

Can he rescue the children from their captor, or will he fail and lose his own life in the process?

An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy

Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles

'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy

'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney

'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You wont regret it! - Eric Schumacher

'Fifth in the series. This book kept the interest going throughout. Fast paced and exciting, I am already looking forward to the next book.' - Reader Review

'A very good series. These are the first books Ive read by this author but he writes in the genre very well and the main character is well drawn. This book sits nicely in the series. The observations of everyday life are really interesting and add to the historical enjoyment of the story.' - Reader Review

'Another hit. Honestly was disappointed when it ended as I could read this series forever. Such a page turner, great novel. Pow.' - Reader Review

'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' - Reader Review

Refreshing I was reluctant to put the book down - Historical Novel Society

' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - *Reader Review

'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' - *Reader Review *

'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' - *Reader Review *

'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - *Reader Review

'I found the pages flying by... A great book' *Reader Review *