All NEW from MJ Porter.An epic tale of the birth of a nation. Truly mesmerising. Game of Thrones meets The Last Kingdom Gordon DohertyIn the battle for power there can be onlyampampnbsponeampampnbspruler.AD925Athelstan is the king of the English uniting the petty kingdoms of Wessex Mercia the Danishheld Five Boroughs and York following the sudden death of his father King Edward.His vision is to unite the realms of the Scots and the Welsh in a peace accord that will protect their borders from the marauding threat of the Norse Vikings.Whilst seemingly craving peace and demanding loyalty with an imperium over every kingdom Athelstan could dream of a much bigger prize.But danger and betrayal surround his best intentions namely from his overlooked stepbrother Edwin who conspires and vies for what he deems is his rightful place as Englands king.As ever powerful men who wish to rule do not wish to be ruled and Constantin of the Scots Owain of Strathclyde and Ealdred of Bamburghampampnbspplot their revenge against the upstart English king using any means necessary.An epic story of kingsmanship that will set in motion the pivotal bloody Battle of Brunanburh where allies have to be chosen wisely.The year is 925 and Athelstan has been chosen as the King of the English with imperium over Britain making him King of the Kings of Wales and Scotland.