Men of Iron
The start of an epic dark-age adventure from MJ Porter
Published on 15. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
488 pages
978-1-83617-495-0 (ISBN)
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The start of a BRAND NEW, epic adventure series from MJ Porter ?? Must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy!After the legends of Arthur, yet before the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, a tribal age of iron and rust ruled.
Britain AD540.
In the western hinterland of Roman Britannia, Meddi, the seeress of the Eorlingas tribe, can only obtain vengeance when her husband's dead and her ancestral villa returned to her.
With her brother, Madog, as leader, they unite and stand strong against those who seek the riches of their villa. They must harness the power of the lost magiks of iron to make weapons to mercilessly oppose those who seek to challenge and fight to rule.
Meanwhile in the east, Waermund, a young warrior of Saxon descent, has exacted the ultimate revenge against his brother. Startled by his own ruthlessness, he knows his father will pursue him to exact retribution. He and his band of miscreant warriors must flee westwards and forge a new future by earning coin from those too weak to protect themselves.
Meddi and Waermund are set to collide in a world of iron and rust.
An action-packed, thrilling historical adventure set during the Dark Ages. You won't be able to stop reading!
Britain AD540.
In the western hinterland of Roman Britannia, Meddi, the seeress of the Eorlingas tribe, can only obtain vengeance when her husband's dead and her ancestral villa returned to her.
With her brother, Madog, as leader, they unite and stand strong against those who seek the riches of their villa. They must harness the power of the lost magiks of iron to make weapons to mercilessly oppose those who seek to challenge and fight to rule.
Meanwhile in the east, Waermund, a young warrior of Saxon descent, has exacted the ultimate revenge against his brother. Startled by his own ruthlessness, he knows his father will pursue him to exact retribution. He and his band of miscreant warriors must flee westwards and forge a new future by earning coin from those too weak to protect themselves.
Meddi and Waermund are set to collide in a world of iron and rust.
An action-packed, thrilling historical adventure set during the Dark Ages. You won't be able to stop reading!
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Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
613 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83617-495-0 (9781836174950)
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MJ Porter is the author of many historical novels set predominantly in Seventh to
Eleventh-Century England, and in Viking Age Denmark. Raised in the shadow of a
building that was believed to house the bones of long-dead Kings of Mercia, meant
that the author's writing destiny was set.
Eleventh-Century England, and in Viking Age Denmark. Raised in the shadow of a
building that was believed to house the bones of long-dead Kings of Mercia, meant
that the author's writing destiny was set.