One King's Way

One King's Way is the second part of the trilogy by Harry Harrison and John Holm (Tom Shippey) that began with The [Hammer and the Cross]. The book was published in 1995.

Plot summary

Shef is now co-king of a realm in southern Britain. After getting separated from his comrades in a sea battle with the Ragnarssons, he begins an epic journey through Scandinavia. Also travelling through Scandinavia is Bruno, a Christian knight in search of the Holy Lance, hoping to restore the empire of Charlemagne. The book was followed by the final part of the trilogy, King and Emperor.
Image:Hammer and the [Cross.PNG|thumb|left|250px|Northwest Europe at the beginning of the novel. Territories held by Shef and Alfred are denoted in red; territories held by the Ragnarssons and their allies in green.]