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Usurper

The Wulfbury Chronicles, Book 1

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Usurper

By: P. W. Finch
Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
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About this listen

In 1066, 16-year-old Saxon Cerdic lives with his elder brother, Unferth, and his father, Rothgar, Earl of Ripon, in Swaledale. As the younger brother, he studies for the priesthood while Unferth trains to take on the mantle of earl one day.

When news arrives that the King of Norway, Harald Hardraada, is invading northern England with the treacherous Tostig Godwinson, Earl Rothgar joins the northern nobles to repel them. He takes Unferth with him, their housecarls and the fyrd of Swaledale. Cerdic, keen to go off to war, is left behind, struggling with his anger and shame at not being allowed to fight.

Several days later, a blood-spattered and grimy rider returns from the battlefield. The battle was lost. Earl Rothgar and his men are defeated, and a Viking horde is bearing down on their town. The war has come to Cerdic...

©2023 P.W. Finch (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing Action & Adventure Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Middle Ages Fiction Mystery

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Critic reviews

"Finch has written a blood-soaked historical epic to rank with the best." (Anthony Riches, author of Storm of War)
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What a cracking listen! Probably not one for the squeamish, as there’s plenty of blood and gore, but it’s absolutely gripping. P. W. Finch—better known in the crime genre as Paul Finch—delivers a vivid historical tale that doesn’t let up.
The story follows the coming of age of Cerdic, the youngest son of the Earl of Ripon, during the turbulent year of 1066. We experience the Viking invasion, the clash at Stamford Bridge, and the decisive battle of Hastings through relentless, action-packed storytelling. Nathaniel Priestley’s narration brings it all to life superbly, adding grit and energy to an already powerful tale. Very highly recommended.

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