Baron of the North

Name: Baron of the North
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by Griff Hosker

Book 4 in the The Anarchy Series series.

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With the Empress Matilda about to marry the Count of Anjou, Alfraed is thrown into a world of intrigue and treachery as he tries to hold on to the north with depleted numbers of warriors. When he succeeds he finds that he is punished and sent to the east by King Henry and his family held hostage in the Tower of London. He finds himself embroiled in plots and campaigns there where he finally serves with his father's old comrades; the Varangian Guards. After a journey home which is fraught with danger he finally rescues his family and returns to his beloved castle.

Historical periods

High Medieval The Anarchy Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Thomas Becket and Church–Crown Conflict Crusades Third Crusade Battle of Lincoln (1141) Norman Invasion of Ireland

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Henry II of England1133–1189 Stephen, King of England1095–1154 Empress Matilda1102–1167 David I of Scotland1084–1153 Thomas Becket William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke1146–1219