A Time for Swords

In "The Last of the Pagans" by Matthew Harffy, the tranquility of Lindisfarne is shattered on June 8, AD 793, when Viking raiders attack, marking the onset of the Viking Age. Amidst the chaos, a young novice monk grapples with his beliefs as he witnesses the destruction of his monastery and the slaughter of his fellow brothers. With a backdrop of ominous signs and brutal conflict, this historical adventure explores themes of faith, courage, and the struggle to confront an overwhelming foe.