Master of Shadows

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Written and read by Neil Oliver

In 15th century Constantinople, young Prince Constantine, heir to the Byzantine throne, is left permanently crippled when he saves the beautiful Princess Yaminah from falling to her death in the Hagia Sofia. Meanwhile in Scotland, John Grant, a young man with unusual abilities, is rescued from certain death by a formidable Moorish warrior whose own life was once saved by John's father.

Unbeknown to them, John Grant and Prince Constantine share a unique connection - a connection that lies at the very centre of their beings. When fate orchestrates that their paths should cross, the repercussions will be felt across the continents.

(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group

Critics Review

'Impeccably researched - of course! - and deeply enjoyable. Goes down in a big, delicious gulp of action and mystery, with a taste of romance'
Diana Gabaldon
A rip-roaring story . . . a full-blown, swaggering epic with a hint of magical realism and a plot with plenty of twists and intrigue
DAILY MAIL
'Ambition on an historic scale'
HERALD
A colourful, highly enjoyable tale of very different lives united by the unanticipated twists and turns of fate
BBC HISTORY
A rich narrative and scintillating storyline inspired by real historical characters
SCOTTISH FIELD
This is an impressive debut novel... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Fiction and History genres
THE QUIET KNITTER

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