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    Avenging Rhodri
    Hywel the Good
    Rhodri's Furies: Ninth-century Welsh Resistance to Viking and Saxon incursions
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    The Bretland Trilogy Series

    By John Broughton

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    About this series

    All three books in John Broughton's 'The Bretland Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval Wales, now available in one volume!


    Rhodri's Furies: Alun, a fisherman's son, seeks to fulfill his grandfather's wish for him to become a great warrior and save their homeland of Gwynedd. After meeting Cadfael, whose name means Battle Prince, the two become inseparable friends and blood brothers, determined to prove the seer's prophecy true.


    Avenging Rhodri: Charismatic king Rhodri Mawr's death in battle leaves his son Anarawd to defend the small Welsh kingdoms against Saxon Wessex, Mercia, and the Vikings. Rhodri's legacy of nationalist sentiment and unity inspires one of his descendants to unite all of Wales under his kingship. Discover the gripping story of Rhodri and the triumph of a united Wales in the second book in the series.


    Hywel the Good: This captivating historical novel is based on the life of Hywel, the King of Dyfed. As he becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms, Hywel goes on a pilgrimage to Rome and gets caught up in political intrigue, leading to a rebellion upon his return. Despite the challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people, making him one of the most important figures in Welsh history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNext Chapter
    Release dateDec 13, 2022
    Avenging Rhodri
    Hywel the Good
    Rhodri's Furies: Ninth-century Welsh Resistance to Viking and Saxon incursions

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      Rhodri's Furies: Ninth-century Welsh Resistance to Viking and Saxon incursions
      Rhodri's Furies: Ninth-century Welsh Resistance to Viking and Saxon incursions

      Rhodri's Furies: Ninth-century Welsh Resistance to Viking and Saxon incursions

      John Broughton
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      A fisherman's son, Alun ap Drystan worships his grandfather Iolyn, a renowned former warrior. The old man is worried about the future of his homeland, and to help, he sends father and son to visit a reclusive seer with Druidic blood. Speaking in riddles, the seer tells Alun the find the Battle Prince: together, they will be the saviours of Gwynedd, and that he will be a great warrior, mingling with the greatest in the land. After a chance meeting with the cattle breeder Iowerth and his son, Cadfael ap Iowerth, Alun realises that the youth's name in Old Welsh means Battle Prince: his foretold comrade. The youths soon become inseparable friends and blood brothers. But can the seer's prediction be correct? A riveting, meticulously researched historical adventure set in early medieval Wales, 'Rhodri's Furies' is the first book in John Broughton’s BRETLAND TRILOGY of historical novels.

      A fisherman's son, Alun ap Drystan worships his grandfather Iolyn, a renowned former warrior. The old man is worried about the future of his homeland, and to help, he sends father and son to visit a reclusive seer with Druidic blood. Speaking in riddles, the seer tells Alun the find the Battle Prince: together, they will be the saviours of Gwynedd, and that he will be a great warrior, mingling with the greatest in the land. After a chance meeting with the cattle breeder Iowerth and his son, Cadfael ap Iowerth, Alun realises that the youth's name in Old Welsh means Battle Prince: his foretold comrade. The youths soon become inseparable friends and blood brothers. But can the seer's prediction be correct? A riveting, meticulously researched historical adventure set in early medieval Wales, 'Rhodri's Furies' is the first book in John Broughton’s BRETLAND TRILOGY of historical novels.

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      Avenging Rhodri
      Avenging Rhodri

      Avenging Rhodri

      John Broughton
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      After charismatic king Rhodri Mawr of Gwynedd is killed in battle, people call his son Anarawd’s victory over the Mercians at the Battle of the Conwy, a few years later, "God's vengeance for Rhodri". Rhodri awakened nationalist sentiment among the small Welsh kingdoms at a time when Saxon Wessex threatened the Welsh with dominion. Meanwhile, Mercia never renounced her claim to lands across the Wye and the Vikings threatened the long coastline. Despite these outside threats, one descendant of Rhodri succeeded in uniting the whole of Wales under his kingship. Find out who in 'Avenging Rhodri', John Broughton’s meticulously researched historical adventure set in 9th century Wales.

      After charismatic king Rhodri Mawr of Gwynedd is killed in battle, people call his son Anarawd’s victory over the Mercians at the Battle of the Conwy, a few years later, "God's vengeance for Rhodri". Rhodri awakened nationalist sentiment among the small Welsh kingdoms at a time when Saxon Wessex threatened the Welsh with dominion. Meanwhile, Mercia never renounced her claim to lands across the Wye and the Vikings threatened the long coastline. Despite these outside threats, one descendant of Rhodri succeeded in uniting the whole of Wales under his kingship. Find out who in 'Avenging Rhodri', John Broughton’s meticulously researched historical adventure set in 9th century Wales.

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      Hywel the Good
      Hywel the Good

      Hywel the Good

      John Broughton
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      Hywel, the King of Dyfed, falls in love with Elen, the beautiful young daughter of the deceased King of Dyfed. Their betrothal makes political sense, as it unites the two kingdoms, but their love for each other is genuine. Hywel becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms. After going on a pilgrimage to Rome to get his law code approved by the Pope, Hywel gets caught up in political intrigue and seduced by a powerful Roman noblewoman. Back in Wales, he has to deal with a rebellion by the eldest son of the deceased King of Brycheiniog. Despite these challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people. Based on the life of a true historical figure, John Broughton's 'Hywel The Good' is the story of one of the most important characters in Welsh history, remembered for his reforms to the Welsh legal system, and his efforts to unite the kingdoms of South Wales.

      Hywel, the King of Dyfed, falls in love with Elen, the beautiful young daughter of the deceased King of Dyfed. Their betrothal makes political sense, as it unites the two kingdoms, but their love for each other is genuine. Hywel becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms. After going on a pilgrimage to Rome to get his law code approved by the Pope, Hywel gets caught up in political intrigue and seduced by a powerful Roman noblewoman. Back in Wales, he has to deal with a rebellion by the eldest son of the deceased King of Brycheiniog. Despite these challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people. Based on the life of a true historical figure, John Broughton's 'Hywel The Good' is the story of one of the most important characters in Welsh history, remembered for his reforms to the Welsh legal system, and his efforts to unite the kingdoms of South Wales.

    • The Bretland Trilogy: The Complete Series
      The Bretland Trilogy: The Complete Series

      The Bretland Trilogy: The Complete Series

      John Broughton
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      All three books in John Broughton's 'The Bretland Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval Wales, now available in one volume! Rhodri's Furies: Alun, a fisherman's son, seeks to fulfill his grandfather's wish for him to become a great warrior and save their homeland of Gwynedd. After meeting Cadfael, whose name means Battle Prince, the two become inseparable friends and blood brothers, determined to prove the seer's prophecy true. Avenging Rhodri: Charismatic king Rhodri Mawr's death in battle leaves his son Anarawd to defend the small Welsh kingdoms against Saxon Wessex, Mercia, and the Vikings. Rhodri's legacy of nationalist sentiment and unity inspires one of his descendants to unite all of Wales under his kingship. Discover the gripping story of Rhodri and the triumph of a united Wales in the second book in the series. Hywel the Good: This captivating historical novel is based on the life of Hywel, the King of Dyfed. As he becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms, Hywel goes on a pilgrimage to Rome and gets caught up in political intrigue, leading to a rebellion upon his return. Despite the challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people, making him one of the most important figures in Welsh history.

      All three books in John Broughton's 'The Bretland Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval Wales, now available in one volume! Rhodri's Furies: Alun, a fisherman's son, seeks to fulfill his grandfather's wish for him to become a great warrior and save their homeland of Gwynedd. After meeting Cadfael, whose name means Battle Prince, the two become inseparable friends and blood brothers, determined to prove the seer's prophecy true. Avenging Rhodri: Charismatic king Rhodri Mawr's death in battle leaves his son Anarawd to defend the small Welsh kingdoms against Saxon Wessex, Mercia, and the Vikings. Rhodri's legacy of nationalist sentiment and unity inspires one of his descendants to unite all of Wales under his kingship. Discover the gripping story of Rhodri and the triumph of a united Wales in the second book in the series. Hywel the Good: This captivating historical novel is based on the life of Hywel, the King of Dyfed. As he becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms, Hywel goes on a pilgrimage to Rome and gets caught up in political intrigue, leading to a rebellion upon his return. Despite the challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people, making him one of the most important figures in Welsh history.

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