Arthur

Author: Giles Kristian

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 28, 2024

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The unmissable, breath-taking, heart-breaking new novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Lancelot (called 'a masterpiece' by Conn Iggulden) . . . 'Superb . . . authentic and terrifying . . . fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Winter King trilogy will devour this and conclude that Kristian has surpassed the Master.' THE TIMESYears have passed since the clash of shield-walls echoed across the land . . .The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - 'In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.'Ageing mercenary Beran has no love of bards' songs. Nor of people. Unless they are paying him to steal or kill. Now he has been ordered to murder a boy. But this is no ordinary child. The son of King Constantine and the grandson of High King Ambrosius, this boy could be the saviour of Britain . . . if he lives.Betraying his companions and returning to a world he believed he'd forsaken, Beran vows to take the boy to the one place that still holds out against the invader: Camelot.Hunted by Saxons, Queen Morgana and those he deceived, he will seek the help of Guivret, called the Little King, and the Saracen, Palamedes who once rode beneath Arthur's banner. They will meet the doomed lovers, Tristan and Isolde. And they will fight for their lives and for each other.For if there's to be any hope for Britain, Beran must deliver the boy to Camelot. And to do that, he must come to terms with his past . . .Arthur is the breathtaking new novel from the author of the bestselling Lancelot, called 'a masterpiece' by Conn Iggulden . . .Readers love GILES KRISTIAN:'By far the best Arthurian story I have had the honour to read.’ *****‘Brilliant writing, excellent characterization, and immersive storytelling.’ *****‘The best re-telling of Arthur's legend I've read, and I'd include Cornwell's in that.’ *****‘Kristian paints with words and seems to have formed an almost mystical connection with these well known characters’ *****‘The ending is bloody and glorious . . . I'm just gutted it's over, I could have read on and on.’ *****‘Enough originality and sheer writing talent to make it a literary must.’ *****‘This is proper storytelling that does not let down those characters of legend.’ *****‘What a fabulous writer! He's up there with our very best’ *****‘Even though I tried to slowly savour every page, I wish the book was weeks longer’ *****

The Secrets of Montrésor

Author: Michael Stolle

Category: Historical Fiction

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The Secrets of Montrésor is the eagerly awaited sequel to The French Orphan, and continues the story of young Pierre de Beauvoir… Coming into a fortune at any age brings huge responsibility, but when you’re an inexperienced teenager, it seems that surprises are waiting for you around every corner. Pierre, former orphan and now Marquis de Beauvoir, may have claimed his inheritance, but life is never that simple. For a start, he needs to learn pretty quickly exactly who to trust and who to keep at arm’s length. For example, how do you work out (and survive….) the changing motives of the most powerful man in seventeenth-century France, Cardinal Richelieu? And then what do you do when the people you should be able to trust try to deliver you into the hands of your worst enemy? And then there’s the small matter of a sacred quest to Italy… Fortunately for Pierre he has his best friend Armand to support him as he gets to know his chateau at Montrésor, its people and… its secrets. (Armand, of course, has his own agendas to pursue, usually involving a pretty face and a willing smile.) Far from being certain, Pierre’s future has yet to be settled and Pierre will have to draw on his own innate talents as well as those of the people around him to ensure he survives, as his enemies are just waiting to seize their opportunity. [This is a revised, second edition of The Secrets of Montrésor]

The Castilians

Author: VEH Masters

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 28, 2024

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Amazon BestsellerChill with a Book Premier Readers' Award

Finalist, Wishing Shelf Book Awards

‘Historical Fiction at its absolute best.’

Booklymatters

‘By the end...I find myself hoping for a sequel, which shows how much I enjoyed this excellent novel.'

Historical Novel Society Review

Scotland 1546. Seeking revenge for the burning of a young preacher, a group of lairds take St Andrews Castle by stealth, and murder Cardinal Beaton, the nation's most powerful man.For a sister and brother – Bethia, living in the town outside the castle, and Will, one of the rebels within – the siege becomes a battle for survival.As the long siege plays out, Will moves between hunger, fear and boredom; so cold he’s burning furniture and books and so hungry he’s eating rats. His actions mean the family could lose everything, unless Bethia gives up the hope of love – or forces Will home.But this is not just a struggle between them, it’s about the choices a nation must make as Henry VIII coerces from across the border, determined the infant Mary Queen of Scots will marry his son, and Scotland's auld alliance with France is invoked.This debut novel closely follows the events of the siege of St Andrews Castle, and its dramatic re-taking.

A clever blend of fact and fiction…gripping action, drama galore, and a dash of romance.' Margaret Skea, Winner of the Beryl Bainbridge Prize

'I highly recommend this intriguing novel.' Jean M Roberts, The Books Delight

‘Kept me page turning till the wee sma’ hours.’

'The darker side of St Andrews Castle’s history, written with such delightful detail I could almost taste and smell the medieval streets of the historic town.' Lynsey Maxwell

A Call to Arms

Author: Allan Mallinson

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 27, 2024

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An action-packed and stirring Matthew Hervey adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and C S Forester.'A thoroughly satisfying and entertaining read’ THE TIMES'Picks up a pace that mirrors a cavalry charge’ OBSERVER**********************************************************************India 1819: Matthew Hervey is charged with raising a new troop, and organising transport for India - for he, his men and their horses are to set sail with immediate effect.What Hervey and his soldiers cannot know is that in India they will face a trial for which they are woefully under prepared.A large number of Burmese war-boats are assembled near Chittagong, and the only way to thwart their advance involves a hazardous march through the jungle.Soon Hervey and his troop are in the midst of hot and bloody action once again...Praise for Allan Mallinson:‘After just half-a-dozen pages I was hooked’ *****‘An excellent book, when you start reading you cannot put it down. Allan Mallinson at his best!!!’ *****‘Essential reading for military buffs’ *****‘If you enjoy historical fiction of the Napoleonic era . . . try this book, you won't be disappointed’ *****‘Excellent historical fiction . . . Malinson is a remarkable storyteller!’ *****

Daughter of the King

Author: Kerry Chaput

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 25, 2024

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"Chaput beautifully conjures the haunting fate of the French Huguenots, and the indelible human drive to fight for love and freedom." –Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post1661 France.Fierce Protestant Isabelle has lost everything at the hands of brutal nobles who thieve and persecute their way into the king’s good graces. Shaken and desperate after a vicious attack, she accepts a deal as her only means of survival: become one of the king’s honorary daughters. She can set sail to Canada to build the population in the struggling colony with a dowry from the king, protection, money, and power over her future. This opportunity also comes with sacrifice. Though Isabelle bleeds Protestantism, committed to a fight that lives deep in her bones, she must convert to the religion that killed her family and burned her flesh.In the wilds of Canada, a newly Catholic Isabelle grapples with the desire to reignite her quest, while a love triangle rife with secrets and betrayal forces her to decide who she really is—and if she’s willing to risk her life once again in the name of freedom.Based on the incredible true story of the French orphans who settled French Canada, Daughter of the King is the sweeping tale of a heroine born of desperation. Kerry Chaput brings the past to life, expertly weaving a gripping saga with vivid historical details. Jump back in time on a thrilling adventure with this heart pounding trilogy.

Figures in Silk

Author: Vanora Bennett

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 23, 2024

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“Bennett’s medieval England comes alive in ways a reader can immediately relate to, even while being transported away from the modern world.”—Christian Science Monitor

The story of two sisters caught up in the maelstrom of historic events, Figures in Silk by Vanora Bennett combines the fascinating art and history of silk making with political intrigue and a sweeping, unforgettable love story. A breathing immersion into a Tudor England torn asunder by the War of the Roses, Figures in Silk is historical fiction at its finest—a rare and welcome treat for readers captivated by the fiction of Tracy Chevalier, Sarah Dunant, Geraldine Brooks, Susan Vreeland, and the Boleyn novels of Phillipa Gregory.