Emperor's Axe

<h2>The BRAND NEW instalment in JC Duncan's action-packed Last Viking series</h2><p><strong>The greatest threat to the empire is not a foreign army but the thirst for power at all costs.</strong></p><p><strong>1038 AD Constantinople</strong></p><p>Harald Sigurdsson has risen through bravery and glory in battle to become the commander of the legendary Varangian guard the oath-sworn protector of the Roman throne in Constantinople; The wielder of the emperor's axe.</p><p>With the estranged Emperor and Empress consumed in a deadly palace war for sole control of the empire Harald must somehow keep the peace. In a city where everything is taken by subterfuge violence and deceit what must an honourable man do to protect the empire from both its enemies and itself?</p><p>Harald might be forced to choose between his life and his oaths to take a side or become an enemy of all and watch outcast as the empire crumbles.<br> Harald is a master of war but victory in battle will no longer be enough.</p><p><strong>The explosive next chapter in the extraordinary tale of Harald Hardrada</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for JC Duncan:</strong></p><p>'Harald Hardrada as you've never seen him before! A fantastic story written by a fantastic author' - <em>Donovan Coo</em>k</p><p>'Immersive and impeccably researched JC Duncan brings Harald Hardrada's epic journey to life with gripping authenticity' - <em>Richard Cullen</em></p><p>'A fresh vibrant take on perhaps that most Viking of all Vikings Harald Hardrada. Bloody epic and full of detail Duncan paints a vivid picture of Harald's early life as he battles his way into legend' - <em>Matthew Harffy</em></p><p>'The gripping tale of the last great viking Harold Hardrada told in compelling style' -<em>Tim Hodkinson</em></p><p>'An engrossing epic tale brimming with historical detail and brave daring - the story of a legend' - <em>MJ Porter</em></p>