Varangian

The second book in Stuart G. Yates’s historical fiction series follows Harald Hardrada's ambitious quest to become the king of Norway. In a turbulent era marked by the fall of Emperor Michael V, Harald shifts his focus from Byzantine intrigues to his northern ambitions. Amidst a backdrop of treachery, war, and political maneuvers, he finds himself entangled in Byzantium's deadly games, manipulated by General Maniakes and others vying for power. With limited options and the ever-present threat of death, Harald must make critical choices to secure his future.