Origins

by Stuart G. Yates

Harald Hardrada is returning to his homeland. Sailing north after escaping the clutches of the Byzantine Empress Zoe, he intends to claim his Norway's crown. Danger has followed him like a close friend, and on the arduous journey home, he reflects on his life of adventure, tragedy and war. After joining the elite Varangian Guard, his wits and skills in combat have served him well. But will they be enough to fend off the revenge of the empress? This is the large print edition of Origins, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

604 pages, Paperback

Published June 3, 2021

About the author

My first published book 'Cold Hell in Darley Dene' (written as Glenn Stuart) was the culmination of years of trying to get myself into print. Back in 1979 I submitted a novel to a publisher, and in 2009 Darley Dene was accepted. Thirty years of honing my skills, and learning a lot about the world. If I had the chance, I'd almost certainly re-write all of my books, improve them, make them more solid, because the more we write, the better we get.This is what has happened to 'Darley Dene'. It's now available as 'Lament for Darley Dene', re-written and improved. Soon, you will find the same with 'The Pawnbroker', a horror story which I am sure many out there will enjoy.
My current day-job is being a teacher, a job I love. Without it I would not be able to continue to write; it also gives me a wealth of characters and so many ideas. The bills get paid too!
I write now as Stuart G Yates in a range of genres. Unflinching is my best-selling Western, but if you like historical fiction, thrillers or spine-tingling horror, I am sure I have a title for you.
For the moment, I live in Spain, which is not so wonderful as people try to make out, and I would dearly love to return to Old Blighty, find a little cottage and write full time. Or the Philippines and be with my fiance, marry her, find happiness. Dreams, but dreams that I am trying very hard to make true. Afterall, it's dreaming what writers do best...don't they?

Reviews

[Sue And]

An enormous waste of time I read this as I hate to leave a book no matter how bad unfinished.

This has got to be one of the most frustrating books I have endured. If you wish to follow a series you would hope the author makes it flow and keeps it interesting. I read the preface and thought ok a bit oflight reading. It was a bit of fun for books 1&2. Book 3 shows how limited the author is as he drags you backwards with poor continuity.