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“A vivid tale of condottieri battles around Tuscany in the style of Bernard Cornwell or Christian Cameron.” Peter Sandham, author of Porphyry & Blood
1365.
Sir John Hawkwood, the notorious English mercenary, is defeated in battle. His life is saved by Captain William Gold, a poor English squire who has risen through the ranks in the French and Italian wars. Gold is taken prisoner but ransomed and promoted for his heroism.
At the same time Gold makes a mortal enemy in Bernard de la Salle, a rival captain. Hawkwood pits the two men against each other, with the command of their own company as a prize. Gold defeats his enemy, but de la Salle escapes and swears revenge.
Meanwhile Hawkwood enters into a new contract with the ruthless Visconti brothers of Milan. They plan to use English mercenaries, known as condottiere, to pillage and conquer the Italian peninsula.
Hawkwood and his Italian lieutenant, Ambrogio Visconti, attack the city-states of Siena and Perugia. An epic final battle looms as Gold hurries to save his master.
The vipers of Milan will taste blood.
David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles, Longsword, The White Hawk, Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74, and many more.
Praise for David Pilling:
“Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.” Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Rome: The Complete Campaigns
"Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend." Jemahl Evans, author of Becket: Warrior
"A vivid and gripping tale of one man's quest to regain his birthright." Paul Bernardi, author of Thurkill's Revenge
“An epic tale piecing together post-Arthurian legend — and that famous sword!” Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas
"In The Caesar’s Sword Saga, David Pilling performs an astonishing feat of historical reconstruction... Truly epic in concept and execution." Peter Tonkin, author of The Ides
Genre: Thriller
1365.
Sir John Hawkwood, the notorious English mercenary, is defeated in battle. His life is saved by Captain William Gold, a poor English squire who has risen through the ranks in the French and Italian wars. Gold is taken prisoner but ransomed and promoted for his heroism.
At the same time Gold makes a mortal enemy in Bernard de la Salle, a rival captain. Hawkwood pits the two men against each other, with the command of their own company as a prize. Gold defeats his enemy, but de la Salle escapes and swears revenge.
Meanwhile Hawkwood enters into a new contract with the ruthless Visconti brothers of Milan. They plan to use English mercenaries, known as condottiere, to pillage and conquer the Italian peninsula.
Hawkwood and his Italian lieutenant, Ambrogio Visconti, attack the city-states of Siena and Perugia. An epic final battle looms as Gold hurries to save his master.
The vipers of Milan will taste blood.
David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles, Longsword, The White Hawk, Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74, and many more.
Praise for David Pilling:
“Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.” Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Rome: The Complete Campaigns
"Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend." Jemahl Evans, author of Becket: Warrior
"A vivid and gripping tale of one man's quest to regain his birthright." Paul Bernardi, author of Thurkill's Revenge
“An epic tale piecing together post-Arthurian legend — and that famous sword!” Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas
"In The Caesar’s Sword Saga, David Pilling performs an astonishing feat of historical reconstruction... Truly epic in concept and execution." Peter Tonkin, author of The Ides
Genre: Thriller
Praise for this book
"A vivid tale of condottieri battles around Tuscany in the style of Bernard Cornwell or Christian Cameron." - Peter Sandham
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