Varangian

Aelfraed, Book 3

By: Griff Hosker

Narrated by: Saul Reichlin

The story of the last two Housecarls from Harold Godwinson's army who, forced from England by the Normans, journey down the Russian rivers to join the Varangian Guard where they fight, once more the Normans from Italy. The two men have to fight not only barbarians and the Empire's enemies but treachery from within the complex world of Byzantine politics. Culminating in the battle which finally drove the Normans back to Italy, the historically accurate book paints a picture of the dying world of the Saxon warriors.

©2013 Griff Hosker (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd

What a finale’!!

Best trilogy I’ve listened to in a long time. The story is so beautifully written that, for me, the gore and brutality of the battles was secondary to the love and comaraderie between friends. I love this book. Cried so hard as my favorite characters died and rejoiced as others lived.

Overall A Well-Written, Entertaining Story

I purchased before reading some of the reviews and some are valid, but I felt the quality of narration and the story itself were more than enough to merit the time invested. I enjoyed it much and I do recommend.

Typical very good Griff Hosker tale

Good series with some notable characters. Wish I would have read this series prior to reading his other books that this series was a prequel for.

Great Trilogy

Great book and performance, like all Griff Hosker books I wish it was longer. Would of preferred more books in the series to establish more backstory for the next series, like Will Strongstaff was upset when he died.