Del 2 - Chivalry

Long Sword

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben KanePisa, May 1364.Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless warring between Italy's city states. But when a message comes from the Grand Master of the Hospitaliers, William is forced to leave his dreams of fame and fortune behind him.The Hospitaliers are gathering men for a crusade, and Sir William must join them. Yet before they set out for the holy land, the knights face deadly adversaries much closer to home . . . In the twisting politics of Italy, no one can be trusted. And there are those who would be pleased to see the crusade fail . . . Can Sir William and his knights survive this impossible mission into the heart of the enemy?

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Utgivningsdatum2015-08-13
Mått130 x 196 x 30 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieChivalry
Antal sidor448
FörlagOrion Publishing Co
ISBN9781409137511

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