Loosely based on the Primary Russian Chronicles, the story is of a Saxon prince and his two companions who arrive at the time of the founding of a Viking empire on the major rivers of Russia. In spite of implacable enemies and rapids, the Vikings and their allies swarm down the Dnieper River and attack the queen of cities - Constantinople. After the invasion is over, Prince Ambrose is sent south by the Rus tribesmen as emissary. Exciting as he finds the imperial city, he is caught up in the politics of the decadent court. Before he is killed, he and his friends are forced to flee to England. Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Southern Journey, is now available. Here are some comments on it posted, by readers like you. "Outstanding Read." "Well researched and incredibly detailed, we follow Ambrose [this is book three of nine] in the mid 9th Century. Get it!" "This series by Corbett is an exciting read. The action is well thought out with insight into military analysis. This book gives vivid details of the life of eastern Europe and North Africa....."