The Towers of Samarcand

James Heneage

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English

Headline
09 June 2015

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction

Series: Rise of Empires

'One hell of a fine book' Conn Iggulden

CAN THE GREATEST WARRIOR OF THE AGE AND A LOST ANGLO-SAXON TREASURE BE UNITED IN TIME TO RESCUE CONSTANTINOPLE?

With an Ottoman army at the gates and Constantinople set to submit, Luke Magoris must make an epic journey across a continent to the ancient city of Samarcand to approach the last hope for the Byzantine world; the Mongolian conqueror Tamerlane.

Luke, torn away from the woman he loves and all he knows, is trained as a Mongol warrior to impress Tamerlane and his army before joining his fellow Varangian guards, descendants of the men who once brought a vital treasure out of Constantinople. It is this treasure, some say, that can still save the empire - uniting the Christian churches of the east and west in one final triumphant crusade to smite the Ottomans.

Set against the vast backdrop of the Anatolian plains, this is a powerful and enthralling historical novel, full of vivid characters, compelling mystery and sensational battles.

By: James Heneage
Imprint: Headline
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 365g
ISBN: 9781782061182
ISBN 10: 1782061185
Series: Rise of Empires
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 09 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Heneage created the successful bookshop chain Ottakar's and co-founded the Chalke Valley History Festival. The Mistra Chronicles began in 2013 with his first novel, The Walls of Byzantium. He lives near Salisbury.

Reviews for The Towers of Samarcand

A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium. Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the heroism - Tom Holland Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. It's a page-turner fast enough to make its own breeze - Conn Iggulden A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war - The Bookseller