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Army of the Wolf (Crusader Chronicles Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Peter Darman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Sword Brothers have won a great victory and the implacable enemy of their order is dead. There is now nothing to stop the Bishop of Riga from marching north and seizing the whole of Estonia. But in the moment of triumph the seeds of future difficulties have been sown, for the bishop’s German crusaders believe that the fight against the pagans has been won and thus there is no reason for them to stay in Livonia. Faced with a lack of holy warriors to complete his task, the bishop is forced to beg the ambitious King Valdemar of Denmark for military aid, a request that will have disastrous consequences.

While he is away Conrad Wolff, now a veteran brother knight of the Sword Brothers, his reputation high among pagans and crusaders alike, is sent to Ungannia whose ruler Kalju is an ally of the Sword Brothers. There a trivial incident escalates into a full-scale war that results in a great barbarian horde sweeping into Livonia and threatening the very existence of the crusader state.

Conrad is sent on a desperate mission to raise a ragtag army to delay the invaders long enough so Riga can summon crusader knights from Germany. Conrad and his companions soon find themselves battling Cumans, Russians, Lithuanians and Danes as their motley force – the Army of the Wolf – takes the field against the many enemies of Livonia.

This, the second volume of the Crusader Chronicles, continues the story of Conrad Wolff and the Baltic Crusade in the first quarter of the thirteenth century.
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Born in the great county of Lincolnshire and educated at the King's School in Grantham (where Sir Isaac Newton was also educated, though not at the same time!), I began writing over 25 years ago. You can find out all about me and my books by taking a look at my website;

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Reading
Reviewed in Australia on 24 April 2019
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Like book 1 it moves at an excellent pace. The characters are now well known and have developed well into book 2. I look forward to book 3.
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Jane Lowe
5.0 out of 5 stars The saga continues !
Reviewed in Australia on 4 January 2016
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Another brilliant tale from Peter Darman, again I had trouble putting the tale down. Looking forward to the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
Reviewed in Australia on 6 November 2015
I loved reading this book. Something to get my teeth into. Fascinating to read the history behind this fiction. Memes
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rogerjones
5.0 out of 5 stars To eternal war.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2018
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The second book in the story of the sword brothers is just as enjoyable as the first one ,although the author's frequent use of the word "latter" is somewhat off putting.Apart from that lookingforeword to the next book.
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Steven J. Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction at its Best
Reviewed in the United States on 2 July 2014
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Not that it matters, but I have and under graduate and graduate degree in history. I was a snob who only read true history books. Well, I must tell you for the past 10 years or so, I read about 80% historical fiction. My favorite authors are many, but are mostly Patrick O'Brien, Bernard Cornwell, Sharron K Pullman, Oliver Potzch, and Peter Darman (and so many others). Conrad Wolff is one of the most wonderfully written characters I have ever enjoyed. The scene at the end of this book is worth reading a hundred times. Mind you, I am no Christian crusader. But this will bring tears to your eyes. This was a superbly written book. If you are fan of history and brilliant writing then read this book, but not before you first read the "Sword Brothers." I spent thirty minutes at least explaining the whole synopsis to my wife, which to her credit she listened to. Read these books. They are pure literary enjoyment. Having said that, you must have some liking for historical novels
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Pierre J. Jacques
4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD READ BUT MAPS WOULD HELP
Reviewed in the United States on 7 September 2015
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Very difficult to follow and keep all the characters straight. I wish that Daman was as detailed in his maps (only available on his web site) as he is in his novels. I skipped the first at the advice of a reader who said that he was over the top on Book 1 with detail. He surly leaves very little out in Books 2 and 3. That being said the writing is good, the plot (or plots) excellent and the characters likable and believable. With the exception of not having any maps to keep all the kingdoms and countries in perspective, a good historical account of the period. A good read!
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Simon Binning
4.0 out of 5 stars Good addition to an interesting series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2016
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This is the second book in Peter Darman's series about the Baltic Crusades. It continues the story of Conrad Wolff, now a Sword Brother in Livonia, and tells his story, interwoven with the events going on around him. The unusual setting adds much to this series for readers of historical fiction; the peoples and places will be unfamiliar to most - and can be a bit overwhelming at times - but it is definitely worth persevering, as the story is engrossing and well told. By all accounts the Sword Brothers were less sympathetic characters than most of those portrayed here, but the main personalities are well drawn, and developing well as the series progresses. The very abundance of tribes allows for lots of twists and turns, and changes in allegiance, which keeps you guessing throughout.
Only gripes I have are that there are still far too many typos, and the author is very keen on listing what people are wearing, and what an army packs into its carts when going off on campaign! Once is fine - it gives you a real sense of how self-reliant they had to be - but after that it just seems unnecessary.
Overall though, this is very readable, and the series is developing well.
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Bruce H
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on 17 September 2016
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Peter Darman is a spellbinding historical fiction writer. Who knew? There really was a group of German Knights called the Brothers of the Sword and they really did have an amazing string of victories ... until they didn't; and only a few survived an epic battle. Wonderful interwoven webs of antagonistic kingdoms, dukedoms, and tribes -- enemies.to allies to enemies and back again. But extremely well done.
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