Synopsis: Untitled II

Godric Wilraed's son returns to his homeland after years as a sell-sword, only to find Cerdic King recently slain in battle against the Northmen, and a war for the crown of Eahland brewing. He backs Ithamar, Cerdic's son and designated heir, with his sword, but soon finds himself wondering if he's supporting the right man. Complicating matters are Godric's attraction to Ithamar's sister, Siflaed, and the continuing depredations of the Northmen.

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It's not fantasy. Quite. Definitely not historical fiction. Probably technically alternate history, but not the usual breed of that. My 2005 NaNo winner; I'm attempting another 50k (130,484 total), or The End, whichever comes first, in an attempt to get an actual finished novel draft out of NaNo instead of just having unfinished works that are longer than usual.