The Mosaic Of Shadows by Tom Harper
Murder and intrigue prevails in medieval Byzantium in the year 1096. When a mysterious assassin looses his arrow at the emperor, he has more than a man in his sights; the keystone of a crumbling empire, he is the solitary figure holding its enemies in check. If he falls, then the mightiest power in Christendom will be torn apart.
An epic tale of murder and betrayal, bloodshed and romanceGripping from the first page, the reader is swept up in this colourful and convincing portrayal of an Emperor and his realm, under seige. Well-researched and cinematic in its imagery, this is a faced-paced and exciting debut * Ink *
Harper's...portrayal of the Byzantine city and the intrigues that threaten its destruction is vivid and convincing * Joan Smith, Sunday Times *
It’s a world which Harper brings exuberantly to life, clearly revelling in its teeming, tumultuous extravagance * Yorkshire Post *
Harper's...portrayal of the Byzantine city and the intrigues that threaten its destruction is vivid and convincing * Joan Smith, Sunday Times *
It’s a world which Harper brings exuberantly to life, clearly revelling in its teeming, tumultuous extravagance * Yorkshire Post *
Tom Harper is the pseudonym for author Edwin Thomas. Writing as Thomas, he won the Crime Writers' Association debut award in 2001 for his swashbuckling naval historical novel The Blighted Cliffs, the first book in the 'Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold' series. This is his second novel and his first as Tom Harper.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099453482 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099453487 |
| Title | The Mosaic Of Shadows |
| Author | Tom Harper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2005-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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