Hawkwood's Sword

Hawkwood's Sword PDF

Author: Christian Cameron

Publisher: Orion

Published: 2021-07-08

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1409180271

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'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANE THE BRAND NEW MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE FROM THE MASTER OF HISTORICAL FICTION 1368. France, Spain and England prepare for war. In Italy, the Pope and the Visconti princes are battling for bloody supremacy. The worst years of Sir William Gold's life are about to begin. Leaving the side of his commander, Sir John Hawkwood, William embarks on a new journey that will bring him fame and favour - until a heart-breaking personal tragedy leads him to put down his sword. But men of war can't stay out of battle for long. Gold yearns to return to Italy and rejoin Hawkwood. Only now the game of the Italian Princes is changing and, as chaos descends, Gold must finally decide who he stands for... * * * * * * * Praise for Christian Cameron: 'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMES 'A storyteller at the height of his powers' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY 'Superb' THE TIMES 'A sword-slash above the rest' IRISH EXAMINER

Hawkwood's Voyage

Hawkwood's Voyage PDF

Author: Paul Kearney

Publisher: Solaris

Published: 2013-01-22

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1849975027

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THE WESTERN WORLD IS BURNING... Even as cities and cathedrals are tumbling, their defenders crucified by the invading Merduks, the Faithful war among themselves, purging heretics and magical folk and adding to the flames. For Richard Hawkwood and his crew, a desperate venture to carry refugees to the uncharted land across the Great Western Ocean offers the only chance of escape from the Inceptines’ pyres. The King's cousin, Lord Murad, has an ancient log book telling of a free, unspoiled land...

Dark Souls III: Design Works

Dark Souls III: Design Works PDF

Author: Various

Publisher: Udon Entertainment

Published: 2018-11-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781772940640

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Collects the gritty and hair-raising artwork behind Dark Souls III, featuring armor and weapon designs, character concepts, enemies, bosses, environments, DLC artwork, and more!

Hawkwood's Sword

Hawkwood's Sword PDF

Author: Frank Payton

Publisher:

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9781611792539

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Hawkwood's Sword vividly portrays the life of a mercenary on the battle fields in 14th century Italy and France. A tough and resilient hero Captain John Hawkwood commands like-minded fighting men gathered from England and all over Europe Alongside the German and European mercenaries lead by Albrecht Sterz, they make war for whomever pays them the most. Hawkwood is one of the best at his trade: courageous, a practiced fighter, but also chivalrous. The various lords of Lombardy and the Papal states pay him to sack cities and ambush their enemies, but who of these counts and nobles can themselves be trusted? Hawkwood must rely on his sword and finely tuned instincts to protect his life and that of his men from treachery and betrayal on all sides. Despite his hard and ruthless life profession, Hawkwood is not immune to romance and finds that here too he must compete before he can win the lady of his dreams. A romantic tale of the actual campaign waged by the White Company in the 14th century Italy. Frank Payton writes with a sharp eye for historical detail that combined with well-executed battle scenes, brings to life the mercenaries of Europe's 14th century.

Blackbeard's Treasure

Blackbeard's Treasure PDF

Author: Jenny Dooley

Publisher:

Published: 1999-10-10

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781842161524

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... When the men were all looking at the treasure, something like a black shadow came to the top of the stairs... It stayed back in the darkness of the stairs until the men moved the chest to their boats... No one could see it, but the shadow was really a ghost that looked like a pirate... No one could see him, but it was Blackbeard and the treasure was his to watch...

Door to a Dark Room

Door to a Dark Room PDF

Author: Danny Smith

Publisher: Dickie Floyd Novels

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781732280908

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The wife of a wealthy man is missing. Her vehicle is found with a dead woman inside. But who is she really, and will detectives unveil the couple's darkest secret? A serial killer is filling contracts in Los Angeles, and Homicide Detective Richard "Dickie" Jones is drawn into the case. But could he be next on the killer's list? And what do the Irish, Russian, and Mexican mafias have to do with any of it? In the tradition of A Good Bunch of Men, the larger-than-life characters and intricate plot will keep you guessing until the very end. An action-packed crime thriller, Door to a Dark Room, is a must read for all fans of the Dickie Floyd Detective series.

The Green Count

The Green Count PDF

Author: Christian Cameron

Publisher: Orion

Published: 2017-07-13

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1409165256

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One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world - Ben Kane After the bloody trials of Alexandria, Sir William Gold is readying for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to ease the burden on his soul. He hopes, too, that the Holy City might allow his relationship with Emile, cousin of the Green Count of Savoy, to develop. But the Roman Emperor of Constantinople has been taken hostage by an unknown enemy, and the Green Count is vital to the rescue effort. It is up to Sir William to secure his support, but he soon finds that his past, and his relationship with Emile, might have repercussions he had not foreseen... Suddenly thrust onto the stage of international politics, Sir William finds himself tangled in a web of plots, intrigue and murder. He must hold true to his chivalric principles, and to his knights, if he is to save the Emperor and survive to tell the tale.