The Amber Treasure

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Available from: Mercia Books

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ISBN: 97809568103-1-1

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The Amber Treasure

Historical Fiction in Dark Ages Britain
...all good stories are about a sword.

The Amber Treasure is historical fiction set in Dark Age Britain -

597 A.D. Betrayal threatens the Kingdom of Northumbria.

Plot Summary:

I will take care of the body of my lord and you can carry the sword, story teller. For all good stories are about a sword.

6th Century Northumbria: Cerdic, the nephew of the great warrior Cynric, grows up dreaming of glory in battle and writing his name in the sagas.

When war comes for real though, his sister is kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen. It falls to Cerdic to avenge his families loss, rescue his sister and

return home with the sword.

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Feedback and Reviews

...well written and entertaining novel, which has a sympathetic lead character and a good feel for its very obscure period and for the brutal nature of battle in the shield wall

From History of War - Review - The Amber Treasure

New review in on The Amber Treasure from a home school teacher in USA.http:// www.threedifferentdirections.co m/blog/the-amber-treasure.html . Richard Denning weaves a tale that sets you in history. Not just through the events and scenery, but through his well thought out and deep characters. Told through the eyes of a boy turned man, the nature and battle of war turns from a fantasy to a stark reality when faced with it head on.

From Aedann, a Welsh slave, to Lilla , the one eyed Semlan and others I feel the reader is in for an enjoyable read.

If you are one that likes the Dark ages and deep historical novels then I recommend you read The Amber Treasure which is first in a series

Miss Lynn's Books review

All characters have a purpose within the novel and help to transport the reader to this time. I could relate to all the characters that are present throughout the novel and this is something that has always been important to me.

If you are into historical fiction this is definitely a novel you will inhale. I look forward to reading more work from Richard Denning and he is definitely an author who is one to watch.

The Book Bee

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What Jill Murphy on the Book Bag says about The Amber Treasure:

Enjoyable novel set in sixth century Northumbria. Accurate detail and vivid fight scenes together with an engaging central character and his coming-of-age make this an absorbing read for fans of historical fiction...
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Bring on the sequels! Dr Robert Watt, University of Birmingham.