The tides shift. A new threat sails from distant shores. A
kingdom braces for its final hour.
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The saga reaches its climax as bloodlines clash and
history is carved in fire.
Across the Sea: Where Blood Betrays and Destiny Calls.
Before the invasion, there was peace. Before the storm, a
brother’s arrival. The Briton and the Dane: Legacy closes the trilogy
with a brutal clash of kin and crown. Prince Erik, once a loyal son of England,
now faces his own flesh and blood in battle. As King Alfred rallies a fractured
realm, Gwyneth stands beside her prince, bound by love and fate.
As kingdoms tremble and bloodlines collide, a truth long
buried comes to light. A story of legacy fulfilled, where vengeance fuels the enemy
and only the brave endure the tide.
A Note from the Author
I wrote The Briton and the Dane Legacy to bring the
saga full circle, to confront the ghosts of loyalty, blood, and ambition. With
Prince Erik facing his brother across the sea, and Gwyneth by his side, this
final chapter asks: what do we sacrifice to protect what we love?
About the Book
A foreboding omen. A looming storm. A shattered alliance.
Victory is fleeting, and peace is an illusion. As war drums
echo across the land, a king who once triumphed over his enemies faces a
treacherous new threat. A sea invasion, born of betrayal, erupts into a brutal
clash upon frigid tides. Viking forces press in as the ruler rallies what
remains of his fractured realm.
Amid the chaos, one woman’s desperate quest for peace
spirals beyond her grasp, dragging countless souls toward ruin. When vengeance
fuels the enemy, and the gods demand blood, only the brave will stand when the
tide recedes.
The Briton and the Dane: Legacy is a sweeping historical
epic of war, kinship, and the final test of loyalty.
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History is forged in fire. Witness the final chapter.
The Norse threat looms. Saxon England trembles. A young
woman stands at the crossroads of war, love, and treachery.
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Step into the storm, where shadowed alliances and whispered
secrets shape destiny.
Beneath the Crown: Where Honor Fractures and Love Defies
War.
Before the conquest, there was longing. Before the betrayal,
trust. The Briton and the Dane opens this epic saga with a tale of
forbidden connection and political intrigue. A young woman, caught between
kingdoms and loyalties, clings to the memory of a prince,her enemy, her
salvation, and the only one who truly saw her.
This quiet moment, where love dares to bloom in the shadow
of war, captures the soul of The Briton and the Dane. It’s a story of
defiance. Of how loyalty can be a weapon, and betrayal a path to truth.
A Note from the Author
I wrote The Briton and the Dane to explore the
fragile threads of trust and the cost of survival in a world torn by conquest.
It was my first published novel, and the beginning of a journey that continues
to this day. This trailer invites you to witness the choices that shaped a
legacy, and the woman who dared to choose her own fate.
About the Book
A lurking shadow. A whispered secret. A veiled betrayal.
As Norse invaders threaten Saxon England, a young woman is
captured and thrust into a web of ambition and deceit. Allies vanish. Truths
twist. And the memory of a prince, her enemy and her only solace, haunts her
every step.
In a world where loyalty can cost a life and silence is
survival, she must decide: surrender to fate, or fight for her own voice.
The Briton and the Dane is a sweeping historical drama
that explores love, honor, and the perilous cost of defiance in a time of war.
He’s a rider, a messenger, and a man
who carries England’s fate in his saddlebag. Now, Wulfgar of Wessex speaks for
himself in a format as steadfast as his duty.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Wulfgar to life with vivid realism. His words echo the weight
of loyalty, his journeys reveal the peril of service, and his reflections
remind us that even the swiftest rider cannot outrun sorrow. It’s not just an
interview—it’s a glimpse into the endurance of faith and honor in a time of
war.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane through immersive
storytelling. Each character adds depth to Alfred’s England, and Wulfgar’s
appearance reminds us that even the humblest servant can shape the destiny of a
kingdom.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House
magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
She is a daughter of two worlds, torn
between blood and belonging. Now, Helga of East Anglia speaks for herself in a
format as heartfelt as her journey.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Helga to life with striking realism. Her voice carries the
weight of divided loyalties, her choices reveal the cost of love across enemy
lines, and her words remind us that even in war, the heart still seeks peace.
It’s not just an interview—it’s a meditation on identity, loyalty, and the
fragile hope of reconciliation.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane through immersive
storytelling. Each character adds depth to Alfred’s England, and Helga’s
appearance reminds us that even in times of conflict, compassion can bridge the
deepest divides.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House
magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
Author Mary Ann Bernal Narrator: Sebastian Lockwood Series: The Briton and the Dane, Book 3 Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-17-18 Language: English
A Foreboding Omen. A Looming Storm. A Shattered Alliance.
A king overcomes a vast enemy, but peace is fleeting as war
drums echo. A sea invasion, spurred by betrayal, leads to a naval clash. The
king, facing Viking threats, must protect his realm in a decisive battle where
the nation’s destiny hangs in the balance. Amidst the chaos, a woman’s
desperate attempt to forge peace backfires, sealing the doom of countless souls
in the icy embrace of the sea. In this struggle, a weary ruler, beset by the
specter of Norse conquest, rallies his people. With the fate of his kingdom at
stake, he faces the invaders, driven by vengeance and the promise of Valhalla’s
glory. The clash of wills and steel will determine the future of a nation,
forever altering the course of history.
