Discover The Atheling Chronicles by Garth Pettersen

 

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Garth Pettersen as we shine a spotlight on his gripping historical fiction series, The Atheling Chronicles. Rich in atmosphere, political intrigue, and vividly drawn characters, this powerful series transports readers to a turbulent medieval world where loyalty is tested, power is contested, and survival is never guaranteed.

The Atheling Chronicles follows the perilous journey of Harald, son of King Cnute, through loyalty, love, and power in eleventh-century England and beyond.

✓ Book One – The Swan’s Road

A storm-tossed journey to Rome turns deadly when Harald aids a Frisian woman, Selia, and finds himself hunted by Norman enemies. Separated from King Cnute, Harald must race across Europe to prevent an assassination that could plunge Engla-lond into invasion.

✓ Book Two – The Dane Law

Summoned back to Engla-lond, Harald becomes entangled in brutal court politics and a bitter succession struggle. Seen by many as a better heir than his cruel half-brother, Harald must survive unseen enemies while resisting a crown he does not want.

✓ Book Three – The Cold Hearth

Threatened by the chilling words “The sons of Cnute are dead men,” Harald seeks peace on a rural estate—only to uncover a history of massacre and suspicion. With danger lurking among neighbours and servants, trust becomes a deadly gamble.

✓ Book Four – The Sea’s Edge

Sent unwillingly to Ireland to prepare an invasion of
Gwynedd, Harald faces a moral crossroads. Torn between duty to his father-king and his own sense of justice, he must decide whether loyalty is worth the cost of honour—and his marriage.

✓ Book Five – Ravens Hill

Granted a vast estate meant as a reward, Harald and Selia instead inherit hostility, corruption, and an unsolved murder. As they try to rule with fairness, generosity is mistaken for weakness—and Ravens Hill threatens to destroy everything they have built.

The Atheling Chronicles by Garth Pettersen is available now in ebook and paperback. Choose your format, start with The Swan’s Road, and immerse yourself in this compelling historical series today. Pick up your copy HERE.

Garth Pettersen is a Canadian writer and historian who lives with his wife on a farm in the beautiful Fraser Valley near Vancouver, British Columbia. When he is not writing, he is looking after horses and mending fences. He has a bachelor's degree in History and a background in Education (History, English, Theatre). Garth Pettersen's short stories have appeared in several anthologies and in journals such as Blank Spaces, The Spadina Literary Review, and The Opening Line Literary 'Zine. His award-winning historical fiction series The Atheling Chronicles is set in Anglo-Saxon/Danish England early in the eleventh century and features the largely unknown figure of Harald Harefoot, second son of the “Viking” King Canute. Reviewers have praised the author for his extensive research on the era.

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