This is my second book by this author and I will say that I once again enjoyed it. This is my first book in this series and I am hooked on it now.
Betrayal of Mercia by MJ Porter
Series: The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles #7
Genres: Historical Fiction

A King in crisis, a Queen on trial, a Kingdom’s survival hangs in the balance.

Londonia, AD835

The deadly conspiracy against the children of Ealdorman Coenwulf is to be resolved. Those involved have been unmasked and arrested. But will justice prevail?

While the court convenes to determine the conspirator’s fate, King Wiglaf’s position is precarious. His wife, Queen Cynethryth, has been implicated in the plot and while Wiglaf must remain impartial, enemies of the Mercia still conspire to prevent the full truth from ever being known.

As Merica weeps from the betrayal of those close to the King, the greedy eyes of Lord Æthelwulf, King Ecgberht of Wessex’s son, pivot once more towards Mercia. He will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal of ending Mercia’s ruling bloodline.

Mercia once more stands poised to be invaded, but this time not by the Viking raiders the so fear.

Can Icel and his fellow warriors’ triumph as Mercia once more faces betrayal from within?

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Review

This story plunges readers into the intrigue and betrayal surrounding King Wiglaf, focusing on those closest to him who have turned against him. A medieval court trial takes center stage which left me pleasantly surprised by its gripping developments. Then just when it seemed like nothing significant would occur, there were unexpected twists. I will say that the resolution didn’t make me happy. It does reflect the justice system of the time. 

Again in this book Porter doesn’t shy away from the realities of medieval warfare with vivid, action-packed fight scenes. Every scene, regardless of it being a court trial or a battle, is full of twists and turns that kept me hooked from the first page.  

This is a thoroughly engaging read that makes you feel as if you’re right there in the thick of things—an era filled with secrets, danger, and intrigue. I’ll definitely be exploring more books in this series!

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