"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.
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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. Having angered the bloodthirsty Don Pedro, King of Castile, Sir Thomas Blackstone is thoroughly sick of his mission for the Prince of Wales, but must remain true to his oath.
But this is the Hundred Years' War, and tensions are rising once more. With the Prince of Wales deeply unpopular in his Aquitainian lands, Blackstone, King Edward's Master of War, must return to French soil to help stem the tide of support for the King of France.
Meanwhile, Henry, Blackstone's son, faces an incognito ride across France with his own motley band of outlaws and mercenaries. But the French are aware of the younger Blackstone's journey, and see a perfect way to target the Master of War…
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
To Kill a King is available in Paperback, Audiobook, Hardback
To Kill a King was written by David Gilman and published by W. F. Howes Ltd
