England

Meet Eadric Streona – the little‑known Mercian earl who may have done more than anyone to bring “old” England crashing down. This 20,000‑word mini‑history follows his rise from obscurity to royal favourite, his murders and double‑crosses, and his role in handing the English crown to Cnut. Fast‑paced but well‑researched, it’s a perfect read if you enjoy 1066, Vikings or the darker side of Anglo‑Saxon politics.