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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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    The Crusader Chronicles
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  4. Publication date
    February 26, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IOOF95A
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 622 pages
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  • Book 2 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Crusader Chronicles
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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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Customers find this historical fiction book to be a pure literary enjoyment, with well-researched and informative content that accurately describes the historical context. The story is superbly written, with one customer noting how the author skillfully mixes action and detail, and customers appreciate the interesting characters.

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47 customers mention "Readability"45 positive2 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a pure literary enjoyment that they thoroughly enjoy, with one customer particularly appreciating the chapters featuring Conrad.

"...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...." Read more

"...That being said the writing is good, the plot (or plots) excellent and the characters likable and believable...." Read more

"...But extremely well done." Read more

"...Great book though. Looking forward to the next one." Read more

41 customers mention "Historical accuracy"41 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, describing it as a great piece of historical fiction with accurate historical context.

"...keep all the kingdoms and countries in perspective, a good historical account of the period. A good read!" Read more

"...Wonderful interwoven webs of antagonistic kingdoms, dukedoms, and tribes -- enemies.to allies to enemies and back again. But extremely well done." Read more

"...enough of Darman novels for their action, character development, good plotting and historical relevance; he is a master...." Read more

"This author is a meticulous researcher and I enjoy the historical context accurately described. Still, I do not find this a very engaging tale...." Read more

23 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's story quality, describing it as superbly written and enlightening, with one customer noting how well the author mixes action and detail.

"...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..." Read more

"...That being said the writing is good, the plot (or plots) excellent and the characters likable and believable...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"This author just writes the best ever stories. I just cannot wait for the next installment...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"14 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one describing them as wonderfully written and colorful.

"...Conrad Wolff is one of the most wonderfully written characters I have ever enjoyed...." Read more

"...said the writing is good, the plot (or plots) excellent and the characters likable and believable...." Read more

"I can't get enough of Darman novels for their action, character development, good plotting and historical relevance; he is a master...." Read more

"So many characters, so many tribes, so many places travelled...." Read more

13 customers mention "Information quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-researched and informative, with one customer noting it provides detailed descriptions of practically unknown territory, while another appreciates the helpful map of the Baltic region.

"This author is a meticulous researcher and I enjoy the historical context accurately described. Still, I do not find this a very engaging tale...." Read more

"...There is very much information about the conditions in the Baltic states in the 13th century, the landscape, the way of life and most of all the..." Read more

"Lot of details about practically unknown territory and events (sometimes confusing) nicely shaped characters and plenty of action...." Read more

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  • Steven J. Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction at its Best
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 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 September 7, 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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  • Bruce H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 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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  • Bob Jarvis
    4.0 out of 5 stars We desperately need maps here?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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    I can't get enough of Darman novels for their action, character development, good plotting and historical relevance; he is a master.
    However, I do wish he could introduce some decent maps into the Kindle version. Our heroes are involved in numerous towns of numerous countries, in & around the Baltic States, but the reader never really gets any sort of handle on where everyone is & where they are heading (other than North, or South); consequently one just sits back & enjoys reading about battles taking place "somewhere there."
    This lack of readable, useful maps I suspect is a basic Kindle fault, rather than a Darman omission. The Kindle versions of the Parthian Chronicles (by the same author) managed to range far & wide in the darkest Eastern Mediterranean with a noticable absence of any sort of visual aid to locations. Its a great shame & Kindle do need to work generally on reproduction of adequate maps.
    Btw, I am also a little tired of the constant running theme of Hans' prodigious appetite; enough already. It doesn't need to be mentioned every time the character appears.
    Great book though. Looking forward to the next one.
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  • happy
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014
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    This author just writes the best ever stories. I just cannot wait for the next installment. And I can read his stories and get something I missed because I read so greedily and fast the first time. Wow. I would gift this book if I had the funds to every Veteran in the VA hospital I work at. Beats whats on TV while you are in the hospital ill.
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  • Don
    3.0 out of 5 stars Well researched
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
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    This author is a meticulous researcher and I enjoy the historical context accurately described. Still, I do not find this a very engaging tale. Repetitious battles and not well developed subplots gives a sameness to the chapters. I enjoy this author but I am not engaged by this tale. Two books is enough for me in this series. Read the Parthian series if you want to see what this author is capable of.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good reading. Enjoyed the story, characters, and historical setting.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018
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    .I aquired knowledge of the time period, not taught in history classes. Highly recommend to those who enjoy history and adventure of this time period.
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  • James Dainis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Look at War in the Baltic States in the 13th century.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
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    Conrad Wolff is a Sword Brother, a warrior monk similar to the Knights Templar. He fights in the Baltic states to help spread Christianity to the heathen tribes in the early 13th century. Bishop Albert wants the crusaders to invade Lithuania to the South but he is concerned about the Estonian tribes to the north. He elicits the help of the King of Denmark to enter Estonia and keep the tribes there in check but soon the King claims all of Estonia as part of his realm. Conrad unites the various Estonian tribes into an army, the Army of the Wolf, to try to prevent the King of Denmark from overrunning the country.

    There is very much information about the conditions in the Baltic states in the 13th century, the landscape, the way of life and most of all the weapons and battle tactics used at that time. One can also see how brutally harsh life could be. One does have a hard time keeping track of the many names of Kings, princes, dukes, tribal leaders, soldiers as well as the various tribes that made up the Baltic states at that time. I would suggest that you look up the maps provided on www.peterdarman.com to get a better idea of the territory that was fought through. It may get confusing at times but it is a very interesting look at a time and place in history that does not get much attention.
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  • Billrover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good second book in the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2014
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    A good historical novel concerning Crusaders in the Baltic States. Great action sequences and I await book 3 in the series. I have also read Peter's Parthian Chronicle books which were also excellent. If you like Bernard Cornwell or Conn Iggulden then I think you will enjoy reading Peter Darman
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Reading
    Reviewed in Australia on April 24, 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 January 4, 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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  • Simon Binning
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good addition to an interesting series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 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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  • rogerjones
    5.0 out of 5 stars To eternal war.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 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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