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    "description": "For young Anglo-Saxon fighter Beobrand, the blood and fury of battle brings him renown... but also makes him deadly enemies. The second action-packed instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles.\n\nAD 634. Warlords battle across Britain to become the first King of the English. After a stunning victory against the Waelisc, Beobrand returns to Bernicia and a hero's welcome. His valour is richly rewarded by his king.\n\nBut Beobrand cannot enjoy his bounty for long. With powerful enemies eager to see him slaughtered, he must leave his bride and his new lands to fight once more.\n\nBeobrand soon finds himself on a quest for revenge and redemption, heading into the darkest of nights and the bloodiest of battles to save all he holds dear.\n",
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