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The Winter Sword: an Adventure in the Ancient Rome and Germania (Hraban Chronicles Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Alaric Longward (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 245 ratings
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The bestselling historical fiction story you have been looking for...

“ One of my favorite genres-- and when practiced very well as with Mr. Longward's series, it is the Best.” – Amazon review

”I'm impressed with how this series was crafted. I was not disappointed. I've shared this series with a couple of my friend who like movies and books about ancient times and they loved it. The battles are epic and I like how the author used accurate historical events to tie into the plot.” – Amazon review

Hraban’s dice are cast.

He has chosen to serve Nero Claudius Drusus, the mighty Roman general and the stepson of the princeps of Rome; Augustus. He has abandoned his hope of ever finding fame and home with the Marcomanni and has turned his back on Armin the Cherusci, who offered him a place amongst the foes of Rome and of Maroboodus, Hraban’s traitorous father, who is working for Rome.

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 try to finish his grudges as the tumultuous events inevitably lead to a summer of war.

Will Hraban’s Winter Sword deal with Maroboodus and Odo, finally to lead Hraban into peace, or shall he simply find a darker road to follow?

Perfect for those who love the stories of Bernard Cornwell, Colleen McCullough, Simon Scarrow, and Griff Hosker, the Hraban Chronicles will take you on an incredible and authentic road through the ancient Roman Empire and into the secretive court of Augustus and Tiberius. We will be following Hraban’s relentless pursuit for the truth behind the deaths of his family, and for the causes of his misfortune.

The book contains graphic violence and is not suited for a reader seeking a fast read.
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"One of my favorite genres-- and when practiced very well as with Mr. Longward's series, it is the Best." - Amazon Customer

"The story is captivating! If you like historical fiction, this is the book for you, highly recommended." - Amazon Customer.

 "The best of a very good series" - Amazon customer

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Hraban Chronicles is an adventure story set in the age of Augustus. The first three books mainly take place in Germania, and mostly east of Rhein River. This is a story that combines terrible battles, foul treachery, fighting for honour, fame, and loyalty, and there is a bit of ancient magic and old gods thrown in. Hraban is a stubborn Marcomanni adeling, whose quest to regain his position in the tribe leads him into dangerous paths that will take him far from his kin. If you enjoy furious historical adventure tales, do try Hraban Chronicles.Hraban Chronicles comprises of three bestselling Amazon books in 2014 and 2015.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011CCDJO8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hardhill Productions; 1st edition (July 9, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1670 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
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J.Q.L. 4150
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Historical Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
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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 tribes and the Romans worked out.

And thus fiction is our friend here and not just our entertainment. Our narrator Hraben of course is torn between his people, and working and fighting and bleeding from within the Roman palisade, as it were. With much to balance, not only personally, but professionally as alliances and balances of power shift, not just on maps between opposing forces, but within the imperial government-- he is at constant risk of losing something-- be it his charge, his allegiances, that which is most personal (like his daughter and vengeance against enemies), or his life.

This tale takes us all across the ancient landscape pocked by war and the inevitable revolutions of history and I couldn't ask for a finer guide than the author's Hero.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Third Book Is Best, But Unfortunately, You Need To Read The First Two To Appreciate That
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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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 extent that I did in the first two books. I did want to see the story's main character developed more, have some self-determination, and to quit being a pawn to everyone else. I was happy to see that I got my wish with The Winter Sword. The author fleshed out the main character more, focused less on that stupid prophecy, and as a result, it was a better book. It seems to me that Alaric Longward is honing his craft, because as an author, he is improving. I look forward to reading his future work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An almost forgotten age brought to life
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
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Once again Alaric Longward brings back to live a nearly forgotten people from a long past age.
The harsh life of the Germany of the first century through the eyes of Hraban comes to it's conclusion in this book since he is going to Rome for the sequence.
The Ragnarok prophecy and Hraban's quest of vengeance also are closed in this volume.
About the writing, Mr. Alaric did a better job in this book by dividing it in smaller beginning - middle - conclusion parts with a manageable amount of characters in each section, because his epic is really huge and full of politics, betrayals, and a huge amount of important characters, it could be hard to read the first 2 books if one is not paying enough attention.
About the historical aspect, the autor leaves it clear that it is a fiction based on history, so he create some battles that never existed and change some stuff, but we can have a very clear idea of how such battles were indeed fought in the past, and about the way of life in Germania.
The first trilogy of Hraban was definitely a good read for me. I Recommend it for smart people only because, as I said, it can be a little hard reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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I have read the first three novels in this series, and I was enthralled by all three. I crave good historical fiction and this series fits the bill. I shall continue with following the series, and I am grateful that I have found this author. Only one very slight criticism; I would like to know where the locations are in the story relative to locations of modern times, just to get a point of geographical reference. Highly recommend this book and author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Had me On the edge of my seat turning pages late into the night
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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This series is so good. I actually enjoyed it more than Saxon tales and put it up there with Bernard cornwell and lowe's "the oathsworn" . The characters and character development are very cool, some you love to hate and others like hraban you feel you know so well. I was grinding my teeth on the edge of my chair while hraban fought and chased revenge. Great battle scenes . Very detailed and in depth. It's also very comical at times. I love it and can't wait for more. Take a minute and read oath breaker. The first in the series and give it a chance if it seems slow at first. It gets better and better as it goes on.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Myth supercedes history
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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This wordy account did not satisfy my interests in "historical" fiction. The Raven character is often unbelievable and consistently makes poor choices only to be saved by coincidental plot twists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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3rd book in and still going strong, exciting way to bring Sandal back in. Lovin Alaric Longward, excited to read his other series as well
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4.0 out of 5 stars Driven: fate or revenge?
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
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Quite involved and intriguing, although a bit difficult keeping all the players and relationships straight.political poison ran through this tale of Rome in decline. The Senate, once a great example of power to the people, is full of sycophants and brute political and financial power is the order of the day. And, most devious, behind the scenes player, is a woman, the very wife of Augustus, Livia.
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Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2021
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This was an enjoyable chapter in the story of Hraban. I have to admit the ending was a bit sad, but I feel there is still lots of entertaining to come.
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Mgill
5.0 out of 5 stars The Winter Sword.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2016
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There a lot of books of this genre so these three had a lot to live up to. I thoroughly enjoyed all three and read each one in a day. I would recommend these three and search the author.
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lenwhite
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2017
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I enjoyed the whole series immensely. Great fast paced action and really good characters. Keeps your attention throughout.
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david eaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this story and looking forward to the next book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019
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Am a reader of historical fiction which this series loosely follows. Lots of bloody action with a touch a romance
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Paul
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2018
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Great story but plenty of spelling errors really let the book down.
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