`These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart.'Peter Jackson`Novik won me over with her first novel... the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun.'THE TIMES`Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat.'THE TELEGRAPH'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels.'GUARDIAN