PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMANA powerful historical adventure set during the bloody conflict of the Hundred Years' War from critically acclaimed author David Gilman.Winter, 1361. After two decades of conflict, Edward III has finally agreed a treaty with the captive French King, John II. In return for his freedom, John has ceded vast tracts of territory to the English. But for five long years mercenary bands and belligerent lords have fought over the carcass of his kingdom. They will not give up their hard-won spoils to honour a defeated king's promises. If the English want their prize, they'll have to fight for it... Thomas Blackstone will have to fight for it. As he battles to enforce Edward's claim, Thomas Blackstone will see his name blackened, his men slaughtered, his family hunted. He will be betrayed and, once again, he'll face the might of the French army on the field. But this time there will be no English army at his back. He'll face the French alone.Reviews for David Gilman 'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail'I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell when it came to dramatizing battles, but David Gilman is giving him a real run for his money' Sharon PenmanHeart-pounding action' The Times'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale' Historical Novel SocietyRead the complete epic series#1 Master of War#2 Defiant Unto Death #3 Gate of the Dead#4 Viper’s Blood#5 Scourge of Wolves#6 Cross of Fire#7 Shadow of the Hawk#8 To Kill A King#9 Rage of Swords

PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMANA powerful historical adventure set during the bloody conflict of the Hundred Years' War from critically acclaimed author David Gilman.Winter, 1361. After two decades of conflict, Edward III has finally agreed a treaty with the captive French King, John II. In return for his freedom, John has ceded vast tracts of territory to the English. But for five long years mercenary bands and belligerent lords have fought over the carcass of his kingdom. They will not give up their hard-won spoils to honour a defeated king's promises. If the English want their prize, they'll have to fight for it... Thomas Blackstone will have to fight for it. As he battles to enforce Edward's claim, Thomas Blackstone will see his name blackened, his men slaughtered, his family hunted. He will be betrayed and, once again, he'll face the might of the French army on the field. But this time there will be no English army at his back. He'll face the French alone.Reviews for David Gilman 'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail'I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell when it came to dramatizing battles, but David Gilman is giving him a real run for his money' Sharon PenmanHeart-pounding action' The Times'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale' Historical Novel SocietyRead the complete epic series#1 Master of War#2 Defiant Unto Death #3 Gate of the Dead#4 Viper’s Blood#5 Scourge of Wolves#6 Cross of Fire#7 Shadow of the Hawk#8 To Kill A King#9 Rage of Swords

PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMANA powerful historical adventure set during the bloody conflict of the Hundred Years' War from critically acclaimed author David Gilman.Winter, 1361. After two decades of conflict, Edward III has finally agreed a treaty with the captive French King, John II. In return for his freedom, John has ceded vast tracts of territory to the English. But for five long years mercenary bands and belligerent lords have fought over the carcass of his kingdom. They will not give up their hard-won spoils to honour a defeated king's promises. If the English want their prize, they'll have to fight for it... Thomas Blackstone will have to fight for it. As he battles to enforce Edward's claim, Thomas Blackstone will see his name blackened, his men slaughtered, his family hunted. He will be betrayed and, once again, he'll face the might of the French army on the field. But this time there will be no English army at his back. He'll face the French alone.Reviews for David Gilman 'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail'I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell when it came to dramatizing battles, but David Gilman is giving him a real run for his money' Sharon PenmanHeart-pounding action' The Times'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale' Historical Novel SocietyRead the complete epic series#1 Master of War#2 Defiant Unto Death #3 Gate of the Dead#4 Viper’s Blood#5 Scourge of Wolves#6 Cross of Fire#7 Shadow of the Hawk#8 To Kill A King#9 Rage of Swords