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The Lion of Mistra

Rise of Empires (Book 3)

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What to expect

This is a rich tale of clashing empires, trade wars and tempestuous love in an age when the fate of the world hung on the survival of Byzantium; an age that made the modern world.
The Ottoman Turks are at the gates of Constantinople and Luke Magoris, descended from princes of England, has to find a fortune to build defences for his beloved Mistra, the last glorious outpost of Imperial Rome, as well as saving the Emperor. He turns to China, to the Ming Empire, for trade and to Renaissance Italy for its rapidly developing banks. Both are entirely new roles for Luke and his Varangian brotherhood and many pitfalls befall him. And yet the Varangian treasure - which only he can uncover - may hold the key to all.
The third novel in the epic Rise of Empires series sees its hero Luke finally come face to face with his destiny to save Byzantium.
(P)2015 WF Howes Ltd

Critics Review

Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. One hell of a fine book
Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Wars of the Roses
A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium, Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the
heroism
Tom Holland
A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war
Bookseller
An electrifying historical novel
Good Book Guide
Author James Heneage
Narrator Lee Maxwell Simpson
Series Rise of Empires
Duration 16 hours and 10 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781784295493
Format Audiobook
Publisher Quercus
Genre Fantasy, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Historical romance
Availability AU, GB, IE

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