The Winter Sword: A Novel of Germania and Rome: Hraban Chronicles, Book 3

"Terrific Historical Fiction" according to J.Q.L. Terrific Historical Fiction J.Q.L. 4150 One of my favorite genres-- and when practiced very well as with Mr. Longward's series, it is the Best.This time period is the beginning of the lost set-up, the long decline and fall of the Roman Empire and the role the Germanic people will play in it. It is drawn out like a breath, not quite a sigh-- this was a violent time, so more like the gurgling of blood in a throat. We have numerous sources for the time, yet archaeological evidence can be scant so it is a time of some mystery of just how the relations between the Germanic trib. 150. One of my favorite genres-- and when practiced very well as with Mr. Longward's series, it is the Best.This time period is the beginning of the lost set-up, the long decline and fall of the Roman Empire and the role the Germanic people will play in it. It is drawn out like a breath, not quite a sigh-- this was a violent time, so more like the gurgling of blood in a throat. We have numerous sources for the time, yet archaeological evidence can be scant so it is a time of some mystery of just how the relations between the Germanic trib. "The Third Book Is Best, But Unfortunately, You Need To Read The First Two To Appreciate That" according to Terry D. Janes. I'd bought the first two books by this author at the same time, then read them in succession. I barely finished them. There were parts of the story I liked, but the author tended to focus on "the prophecy" so much, that it really grated on me. If he had taken that aspect of the story out, or at least toned down how much he focused on it, those would have been much better books. When I saw this third book come out, I debated with myself on whether to buy it or not. I really did not want to read more of that stupid prophecy to the exte. michael naylor said Historically accurate and very well written. I have read a number of historical fiction book lately and I am really getting into the genre. The Winter Sword is a great example of what draws me to this type of book as it is placed in one of my favorite periods of history and uses a lot of accurate details. The book is very well written with excellent character development. The characters feel very real and flawed which really makes them come alive on the page.Overall a very well written book with a gripping story that I ended up finishing in just "Historically accurate and very well written" according to michael naylor. I have read a number of historical fiction book lately and I am really getting into the genre. The Winter Sword is a great example of what draws me to this type of book as it is placed in one of my favorite periods of history and uses a lot of accurate details. The book is very well written with excellent character development. The characters feel very real and flawed which really makes them come alive on the page.Overall a very well written book with a gripping story that I ended up finishing in just 2 sittings. Highly recommended f. sittings. Highly recommended f

Yet, the fate of Drusus is not to idle in Gaul, but to take the war to Armin and the Cherusci, and Hraban follows him to war, serving the great lord in his drive to slay Armin and to pacify lands east of Rhenus River. In the land of the Cherusci, Hraban will uncover dangerous plots against Drusus, he will seek his lost daughter Lif and he shall prepare to end all his grudges as the tumultuous events inevitably lead to a summer of war. Will Hraban's Winter Sword deal with Maroboodus, his father, Odo, the vitka of Lok and the m