One King's Way

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One King's Way
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First edition (publ. Legend Books, UK)
Author Harry Harrison
Publisher Legend Books
Publication date
1995
ISBN 978-0-099-30308-4

One King's Way is the second part of the trilogy by Harry Harrison and John Holm (Tom Shippey) that began with The Hammer and the Cross . The book was published in 1995. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Plot summary

Shef is now co-king of a realm in southern Britain. After getting separated from his comrades in a sea battle with the Ragnarssons, he begins an epic journey through Scandinavia. Also travelling through Scandinavia is Bruno, a Christian knight in search of the Holy Lance, hoping to restore the empire of Charlemagne. The book was followed by the final part of the trilogy, King and Emperor.

Northwest Europe at the beginning of the novel. Territories held by Shef and Alfred are denoted in red; territories held by the Ragnarssons and their allies in green. Hammer and the Cross.PNG
Northwest Europe at the beginning of the novel. Territories held by Shef and Alfred are denoted in red; territories held by the Ragnarssons and their allies in green.

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