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Power. Revenge. Forbidden love in the heart of a dying empire. When Viking warlord Hasting arrives at the gates of Constantinople, he knows he can't conquer it. Not with deeds of arms alone. But fate has other plans. His failed raid turns into an opportunity: serve Empress Theodora as her sword-for-hire. Hasting quickly proves himself more capable than the generals she no longer trusts. But the empire is a viper's nest of betrayal, and when an attempt to scare off his men ends in the death of his lover, Hasting's mission changes. He came for wealth and glory. Now, he wants blood. But revenge in Miklagard is no simple feat. The city runs on whispers, not war cries. Enemies hide behind silks and smiles. And as Hasting grows closer to the empress--ally, ruler, and eventually lover--he finds himself torn between love and vengeance. One wrong move could cost him everything. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, Peter Gibbons, and Conn Iggulden, The Empress and Her Wolf is a heart-pounding saga of war, loyalty, and ambition set against the glittering, dangerous world of the Byzantine Empire.

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C. J. Adrien is an award-winning author of Viking historical fiction who is passionate about Viking history. He cohosts the Vikingology Podcast, where he and cohost Terri Barnes interview top academics in the field of Viking studies. His Saga of Hasting the Avenger series was inspired by research for a doctoral program in early medieval history and his admiration for historical fiction writers such as Ken Follett and Bernard Cornwell. In addition to his novels, C. J. is a published historian specializing in Viking history. His articles have been featured in historical journals such as L'Association des Amis de Noirmoutier. His expertise has earned him invitations to speak at international events such as the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, OMSI, and conferences on Viking history in France. Through his writing and podcast, C. J. combines storytelling with scholarship, offering readers and listeners an engaging exploration of the Viking Age. With acting credits that span stage and screen, Gildart Jackson is most often recognized for his role as Gideon on Charmed. Other notable TV roles include Jackson Palmer on Providence and Simon Prentiss on General Hospital, as well as guest appearances on Stargate: Atlantis, Las Vegas, and CSI. Theater roles include Trigorin in The Seagull, Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, and Adrian in Private Eyes at the Old Globe.

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