To Kill a King

Sir Thomas Blackstone is in danger in France due to wartime intrigues, and his son Henry faces an incognito ride across France with his own motley band of outlaws and mercenaries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Sir Thomas Blackstone, a seasoned diplomat and spy, finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger in fourteenth-century Europe during the Hundred Years' War. Having angered the bloodthirsty Don Pedro, King of Castile, Blackstone is now tasked with a mission for the Prince of Wales, but he must remain true to his oath. However, tensions are rising once more, and Blackstone must return to French soil to help stem the tide of support for the King of France. Meanwhile, his son, Henry, faces an incognito ride across France with his own motley band of outlaws and mercenaries. 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's Master of War series have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising Gilman's heart-pounding action, Wilbur Smith's praise for his ability to create suspense, and The Times' description of the series as a "gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery, and cruelty." Robert Fabbri has called the level of suspense "ratcheted up to a truly brutal level," and Sharon Penman has praised the series for its ability to transport readers back to a time of intense conflict and political intrigue.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801108119