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1274 AD. War is brewing between Wales and England.Henry III is
dead. His son, Edward Longshanks, is on his way back from the
Crusades to claim the crown and impose his iron will on a weakened
country. In South Wales, two young brothers, Garyn and Geraint,
attempt to rebuild their lives after a terrifying ordeal in Acre.
Desperate to heal old wounds and provide for their futures, the
appearance of an old enemy tears them apart once more and forces
them onto different paths. The nobles of North Wales, nervous and
frustrated at the inaction of their leader, make a daring pact to
replace him with a figurehead to unite the warring factions against
the English prince. The compelling second novel in the Medieval
Sagas, perfect for fans of Christian Cameron, David Gilman and Ben
Kane.
1270 AD. The Holy Land is in turmoil. As the Crusader knights
desperately await the arrival of Edward Longshanks and his
relieving army, Sultan Baibaars targets his Mamluk hordes against
their greatest stronghold in Syria, the Krak des Chevaliers. A
thousand miles away in Wales, fourteen-year-old Garyn learns a
disturbing secret. It will drive him on a crusade of his own: a
quest to avenge his family, save his brother and in the process
recover the holiest relic in the history of Christendom. As the
Crusades ignite around him, Garyn learns this is a time of
brutality and chivalry; of strong men with stronger hearts, an era
with no place for the weak. A searing and unforgettable novel of
medieval warfare, Medieval - Blood of the Sword is perfect for fans
of Christian Cameron and David Gilman.
Warrior of Rome: The Wolves of the North by Harry Sidebottom marks
the start of a new trilogy within the Warrior of Rome series. AD263
- barbarian invasions and violent uprisings threaten to tear apart
the Imperium of Rome. In the north, the tribes are increasingly
bold in their raids on the Imperium - their savagery unlike
anything Rome has known before. Ballista must undertake his most
treacherous journey yet - a covert attempt to turn the barbarians
of the steppe against each other. He must face the Heruli - the
most bizarre and brutal of all the nomad tribes - the Eaters of
Flesh, the Wolves of the North. As Ballista and his retinue make
their journey, someone - or something - is hunting them, picking
them off one by one, and leaving a trail of terror and mutilated
corpses. Ballista is in a strange land, among strange people, but
is it possible that the greatest threat may come from within his
own familia? Dr Harry Sidebottom is a leading authority on ancient
warfare - he applies his knowledge with a spectacular flair for
sheer explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama. Fans of Bernard
Cornwell will love Sidebottom's recreation of the ancient world.
Praise for Harry Sidebottom: 'Sidebottom's prose blazes with
searing scholarship' The Times 'The best sort of red-blooded
historical fiction' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy Dr.
Harry Sidebottom is Fellow of St Benets Hall, and Lecturer at
Lincoln College, Oxford - where he specializes in ancient warfare
and classical art.
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When defeat is inevitable there are only two options: go out on
their terms, or yours.At last, the Roman Empire is winning one of
its most savage wars. King Pinnes is dead. The Pannonian tribes
have surrendered. Only the Dalmatians under Bato remain in the
fight, and this brutal leader holds the life of a former Roman
standard bearer in his hands. Corvus is spared only on condition
that he continues to fight against Rome as a rebel, but his enemies
are everywhere. Not only do the Romans want his head, but the
treacherous Ziva - his supposed ally - is a constant threat. With
the Pannonians knocked out of the war, the entire might of Rome is
directed against Bato's army. Legion after legion covers the
landscape. Sieges are laid. Towns burn. Thousands die. There is no
mercy. And there, in the fire of the rebellion's last stand, Corvus
must face his greatest betrayer - Marcus. The epic conclusion to
the Raven and the Eagle series, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and
Simon Scarrow. Praise for Geraint Jones'Blood and guts, but also a
clever exploration of the moral ambiguity of war and loyalty to a
flag' Mail on Sunday 'Brutal, audacious, and fast paced' Anthony
Riches, author of the Empire series. 'Historical fiction written by
a real war veteran who knows all there is to know about blood and
bonding in battle' Weekend Sport
The long-anticipated sequel to Fortune's Soldier, from the author
of the Empire of the Moghul series.In his Himalayan retreat of
Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne is determined his days of bloodshed
and intrigue in the service of the British East India Company are
over. Yet the Battle of Plassey, where he fought with Robert Clive,
has delivered only a short-lived peace and the 1770s are precarious
times in India. Martial Marathas, formidable Sikhs and wild Afghan
Rohillas threaten not only each other, but the Company's very
existence. Most dangerous of all are the militarily astute Hyder
Ali and his charismatic son Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who -
with strong French support - are intent on driving the British into
the sea. When Warren Hastings, the Company's newly appointed
Governor-General, beset by internal rivalries, seeks Nicholas'
help, he agrees. Though long-cynical about the Company, he foresees
a bloodbath that could rip India apart, cause thousands of deaths
and imperil his own family. A quiet life must wait.
*** THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION AND TIE-IN TO THE UK'S NO 1 MOVIE ***
Go beyond the film in the novelization of the first Assassin's
Creed movie, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. We
work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins. Through a
revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum
Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th
Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious
secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and
skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization
in the present day.
Love and survival in the shadow of WaterlooWearied by his years as
a British intelligence officer, Simon Duval resigns soon after
Napoleon's abdication. Returning to England, he discovers his
cousin's widow working as a seamstress and living in reduced
circumstances. Suzanne is done with love. So when Simon proposes a
marriage of companionship, she accepts. Not expecting a true
marriage, Suzanne can't help but be drawn to Simon, until news from
France shatters their happiness. Napoleon has escaped and Simon
must once again help prevent war. Only this time, he does not go
into danger alone. He and Suzanne will face deadly peril together.
A heart-racing Regency romance for fans of Mary Balogh and
Georgette Heyer.
Reunited at long last, will they give in to their passion?After the
death of his fiancee, Kai Ramsey left Scotland to roam distant
lands. Having barely survived after being imprisoned as a spy
during the Napoleonic War, Ramsay has lived on the edge of danger
for years, but everything changes when a letter arrives for him
from Scotland... Signy Matheson has dedicated her life to the
people of Scotland's remote Thorsay Islands. With a fiery spirit
and agile mind, she is a faithful ally to the aging laird. Now
their leader is ailing and Signy must summon the laird's successor
at once - it's time for Ramsey to come home. When Ramsay returns to
Thorsay, he's shocked to find that Signy has blossomed into an
alluring beauty, and a force to be reckoned with. Because of their
complicated past, Ramsey and Signy must deny their desire for each
other. But after a wild storm sparks undeniable passion, the
discovery of an ancestral treasure trove places them in harm's way,
and the two will have to come together to protect Thorsay. A
thrilling Scottish Regency romance from New York Times bestseller
Mary Jo Putney, for fans of Julia Quinn and Stephanie Laurens.
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