title: One King's Way
text: # 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 1994.
  
  ## 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, hoped to restore the empire of Charlemagne. The book was followed by the final part of the trilogy, King and Emperor.
  
  