Sworn Sword by James Aitcheson
Yet even as Tancred seeks vengeance for his lord's murder, he finds himself caught up in secret dealings between a powerful Norman magnate and a shadow from the past. As the Norman and English armies prepare to clash, Tancred begins to uncover a plot which harks back to the day of Hastings itself.
Vibrant and authenticRarely have I been so transported into the world of the medieval knight, and his environs. In short, Sworn Sword is an excellent read, full of intrigue and vivid, realistic battles. For new writers of historical fiction, this accomplished debut novel sets a high standard indeed. * Ben Kane, author of the bestselling Forgotten Legion Chronicles *
Fans of the sword-swinging drama still mourning the end of HBO's epic Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction ... Breathlessly paced and packed with action, it's a mightily accomplished debut in a major new series * ShortList *
A fantastic novel ... utterly convincing ... The plot is superb, clever and as true to the sources as is possible ... a brilliant achievement * Dr Elisabeth van Houts, Emmauel College, Cambridge *
The setting and historical detail are superb and there is more than enough excitement to keep you hooked to the final page * New Books *
Action packed, this is the first in a promising series, set in a fascinating period * Mail on Sunday *
Fans of the sword-swinging drama still mourning the end of HBO's epic Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction ... Breathlessly paced and packed with action, it's a mightily accomplished debut in a major new series * ShortList *
A fantastic novel ... utterly convincing ... The plot is superb, clever and as true to the sources as is possible ... a brilliant achievement * Dr Elisabeth van Houts, Emmauel College, Cambridge *
The setting and historical detail are superb and there is more than enough excitement to keep you hooked to the final page * New Books *
Action packed, this is the first in a promising series, set in a fascinating period * Mail on Sunday *
James Aitcheson was born in Wiltshire in 1985 and studied History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where began his fascination with the medieval period and the Norman Conquest in particular. Sworn Sword is his first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099559412 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099559412 |
| Title | Sworn Sword |
| Author | James Aitcheson |
| Series | The Conquest |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2012-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
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