Gate of the Dead

Name: Gate of the Dead
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ISBN: 9781788544474

David Gilman

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Head of Zeus
01 July 2018

Fiction & Literature; Historical adventure; War & combat fiction

Series: Master of War

The third instalment of MASTER OF WAR – a legend forged in battle: Blackstone is recalled from Italy to serve the crown once more. It will cost him dear.

'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' ROBERT FABBRI. Tuscany, 1358: Thomas Blackstone has built a formidable reputation in exile, fighting as a mercenary amid the ceaseless internecine warring of Italy's City States. But success has bred many enemies, and when a dying man delivers a message recalling him to England, it seems almost certain to be a trap. Yet Blackstone cannot disobey – the summons is at the Queen's demand.

On his journey, Blackstone will brave the terrors of the High Alps in winter, face the Black Prince in tournament, confront the bloody anarchy of a popular revolt and submit to trial by combat.

And every step of the way, he will be shadowed by a notorious assassin with orders to despatch him to Hell.

By: David Gilman
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Reissue
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781788544474
ISBN 10: 1788544471
Series: Master of War
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 July 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Gilman enjoyed many careers, including firefighter, soldier and photographer, before turning to writing full time. He is an award-winning author and screenwriter.

Reviews for Gate of the Dead

'A very original and real picture of the time, no gloss of modern sensibility is added to this fantastic tale of personal growth in bloody times' Parmenion Books. 'Like a punch from a mailed fist, Master of War gives a true taste of the Hundred Years War. It is a gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty. The stench and harshness of medieval life is ever present' Robert Fabbri, bestselling author of the Vespasian series. 'The 100 Years' War is the new Rome for historical adventure novels' Ben Kane. 'Gilman does heart pounding action superlatively' The Times. 'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail. 'I'm totally bedazzled. The suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level - it is impossible for a reader to predict what will be coming next' Sharon Penman.