{"product_id":"9781784978860","title":"Kin of Cain: A Short Bernicia Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAD 630. Anglo-Saxon Britain. A gripping, action-packed historical tale set in the world of The Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinter grips the land in its icy fist. Terror stalks the hills, moors and marshes of Bernicia. Livestock and men have been found ripped asunder, their bones gnawed, flesh gorged upon. People cower in their halls in fear of the monster that prowls the night. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Edwin\u003c\/b\u003e sends his champions, \u003cb\u003eBassus\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOcta\u003c\/b\u003e and band of trusted thegns, to hunt down the beast and to rid his people of this evil. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBassus\u003c\/b\u003e leads the warriors into the chill wastes of the northern winter, and they soon question whether they are the hunters or the prey. Death follows them as they head deeper into the ice-rimed marshes, and there is ever only one ending for the mission: a welter of blood that will sow the seeds of a tale that will echo down through the ages. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about KIN OF CAIN\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The tale is \u003cb\u003efull of suspense\u003c\/b\u003e, it's \u003cb\u003edark, gritty and gruesome\u003c\/b\u003e ... what more could you possibly want?' \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely gripping, edge of the seat reading\u003c\/b\u003e. If you're into Bernard Cornwell you'll love this!' \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Clever short story by a \u003cb\u003emaster story teller\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan't wait for the next instalment of the Bernicia Chronicles? Search 9781784978853 to pre-order KILLER OF KINGS!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Head of Zeus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150046085360,"sku":"9781784978860","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781784978860_p0.jpg?v=1763726853","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781784978860","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}