The Towers of Samarcand
Rise of Empires (Book 2)
- Author James Heneage
- Narrator Colin Mace
- Publisher Quercus
- Publish Date 14 July 2014
- Run Time 15 hours and 11 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Historical fiction.
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What to expect
Luke, torn away from the woman he loves and all he knows, is trained as a Mongol warrior to impress Tamerlane and his army before joining his fellow Varangian guards, descendants of the men who once brought a vital treasure out of Constantinople. It is this treasure, some say, that can still save the empire - uniting the Christian churches of the east and west in one final triumphant crusade to smite the Ottomans.
No longer an innocent patriot, Luke is caught in the crossfire and begins to question if his mission is honourable - or whether those who sent him have the best interests of Byzantium at heart.
The Towers of Samarcand is a powerful historical novel full of lively characters and enthralling scenes of battle, wealth, beliefs and trade in a part of the world torn by the clash of empires.
(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
| Author | James Heneage |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Colin Mace |
| Series | Rise of Empires |
| Duration | 15 hours and 11 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781848668720 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Quercus |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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