Hammer and the Cross
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A craftsman, visionary, and warrior, Shef has risen from slavery to become king of a mighty Viking nation. But his growing kingdom menaces all of Europe, and he has made many powerful enemies.
Chief among his enemies are the Knights of the Lance, a fanatical order of soldiers sworn to bring Shef down, no matter what the cost. To defeat Shef, they will go to extraordinary lengths to find the sacred spear of Christ--and resurrect the Holy Roman Empire.
Driven by dreams, Shef battles to change the course of history, but even the gods themselves may be plotting against him....
“Harrison evokes the true spirit of the period falsely termed the Dark Ages....A compelling saga of a hero who rivals Arthur.” —Library Journal
“More pounding, evocative history as it might been, into which Harrison has poured his heart and soul.” —Kirkus Reviews
March 15, 1996
