The King Of The Northern Fells (The Chronicles of Mattias Book 1)
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The King of the Northern Fells chronicles the rise of Crown Prince Harald Gunnarson as King in the Northern War of Succession following the death of his father, King Gunnar Alfreddson. The succession is rocky as Harald’s youngest brother, Ragnar, has assassinated his two older brothers and plotted against his father and oldest brother, Harald. Through alliance with powerful families, and powerful women, he assumes the Crown of the Northern Fells.
Harald has spent many years in the unstable Northern Territories; the kingdoms, principalities and fortified cities that comprise the new colonies of the Kingdom in its far north.
As the story progresses, the pages of history are turned back to his days in the Kingdom of Halbren where, as a young prince, he meets the King, Sigur, and Sigur’s sons and his daughter, a powerful warrior in her own right. The pair form a lifelong bond of friendship and family, though like all families, relations are not always smooth. Harald and a small team of refugees from Halbren embark on a strange journey facing many dangers and pitfalls, both of family and Lordship.
The warrior Lesti, an all-female militia, later to become an army, the witches of the Northern Realm, pagans and intelligent beasts, the Bjerne, are introduced, as are the intrigues, plots and conspiracies of the many men and women who seek power and wealth. The Lesti and their Bjerne Beast companions, long the subject of arbitrary slavery and abuse in all kingdoms and realms, begin their rise to power alongside a new leader.
The King of the Northern Fells is the first of seven novels that trace the characters and personalities, peoples, races and factions that inhabit and populate this fantasy feudal world.
The novel interweaves stories of family and love, with war and kingship, duty and honor, tolerance and acceptance.
Enter a world of heroes and villains, of kings, princes and princesses, of talking beasts, witches and immortals all struggling for power, rank and wealth.
Enter the world of the Lesti, once slaves, now with a leader who will teach them to become a force, an army, and slaves no more.
Enter a feudal world, a chaotic and at times cruel world.
Enter a world of strong and valiant women warriors who lead armies and struggle against the unspeakable horrors of slavery, servitude and oppression.
Enter the world of the King of the Northern Fells where the saga begins, but does not end.
If you are interested in the parallels facing modern women, gay or straight, liberal or conservative, this series is a must read.