PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMANWartime intrigues in France could spell personal disaster for Sir Thomas Blackstone. The latest 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…Reviews for David Gilman'A gripping ride' Wilbur Smith 'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail'I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell when it came to dramatizing battles, but David Gilman is giving him a real run for his money' Sharon PenmanHeart-pounding action' The Times'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale' Historical Novel SocietyRead the complete epic series#1 Master of War#2 Defiant Unto Death #3 Gate of the Dead#4 Viper’s Blood#5 Scourge of Wolves#6 Cross of Fire#7 Shadow of the Hawk#8 To Kill A King#9 Rage of Swords