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By Blood Divided
- Author
- James Heneage
- Narrator
- Richard Burnip
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Publish Date
- 1 June 2017
- Run Time
- 17 hours 12 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'A dramatic read from the very outset' - Simon Scarrow
Destiny, inheritance, the world shifting from east to west. This is an epic novel set in an age of dramatic change.
Siward, scion of a great dynasty, commands the Varangian Guard and has vowed to defend the Roman Empire to the last. Makkim, renowned general to Ottoman rule, has vowed to destroy it.
They are enemies in war, but unknown to them, they are also rivals to inherit one of Europe's greatest fortunes. Even worse, they are competing for the love of the same woman.
Their vast inheritance lies in Venice, as does the famous courtesan they both love. She is the reason they will find themselves fighting on the walls of Constantinople, in one of the most dramatic sieges in history.
(P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
Critics Review
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Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life
Kate Mosse
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A gripping, epic tale set against a broad and breath-taking European canvas. Do not miss this compelling page-turner
Alison Weir
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A grand, sweeping drama of the finest kind, miss this excellent book at your peril
Ben Kane
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Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. One hell of a fine book
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A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium, Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the heroism
Tom Holland
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A fast-moving and superbly intelligent adventure
Jason Goodwin
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A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war
Bookseller
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An electrifying historical novel
Good Book Guide
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a dramatic read from the very outset
Simon Scarrow
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Details
- Author
- James Heneage
- Narrator
- Richard Burnip
- Duration
- 17 hours 12 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 June 2017
- ISBN
- 9781786487841
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Synopsis
'Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life' - Kate Mosse 'A dramatic read from the very outset' - Simon Scarrow Destiny, inheritance, the world shifting from east to west. This is an epic novel set in an age of dramatic change.Siward, scion of a great dynasty, commands the Varangian Guard and has vowed to defend the Roman Empire to the last. Makkim, renowned general to Ottoman rule, has vowed to destroy it.They are enemies in war, but unknown to them, they are also rivals to inherit one of Europe's greatest fortunes. Even worse, they are competing for the love of the same woman.Their vast inheritance lies in Venice, as does the famous courtesan they both love. She is the reason they will find themselves fighting on the walls of Constantinople, in one of the most dramatic sieges in history.(P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
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