"The most wonderfully fierce and stimulating slice of battle-filled historical fiction set during the Hundred Years’ War, and it’s one of our LoveReading Star Books. "
Here we are at the eighth in the immensely powerful and rousing Master of War series set in the 14th century during the Hundred Years’ War. Sir Thomas Blackstone, King Edward’s Master of War finds himself battling on all fronts in an attempt to support the Prince Of Wales against the King of France.
There are two stories on offer here, the first featuring Blackstone, and the second Henry, Blackstone’s son, as he attempts to join his father. This is so beautifully written, you could step into the middle of the series and read this as a standalone, but if you haven’t yet joined, do start with the first, Master of War.
I absolutely love David Gilman’s writing, no matter the period or style, he has the ability to capture your attention from the get-go, and thoroughly immerse you in the world of extreme action he creates. Blackstone is a particular favourite of mine (along with his feisty horse!), honourable yet prepared to do what needs to be done, his men follow him into the darkest and most violent of places.
The authentic historical setting, camaraderie amongst the men, and desperate deeds in the height of battle, all help to create a gripping and oh-so readable tale of heroics and death. To Kill a King is one of those books that you want to gallop through and savour at the same time, it comes with a whopping thumbs up from me.
The eighth gripping adventure in David Gilman's critically acclaimed Master of War series set in fourteenth-century Europe.
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The eighth gripping adventure in David Gilman's critically acclaimed Master of War series set in fourteenth-century Europe. Bordeaux, 1367.
To Kill a King features in the following genres: Audiobooks of the Month, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Action Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Later 14th century c 1350 to c 1399, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Battles and campaigns, 14th century, c 1300 to c 1399, c 1000 CE to c 1500, CE period up to c 1500, Time period qualifiers, Fiction: narrative themes, War and defence operations, Warfare and defence, Society and Social Sciences
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To Kill a King was written by David Gilman and published by Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
To Kill a King has 480 pages
Yes it is part of Master of War series
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.
