The Terror of Constantinople (Death of Rome Saga Book Two) - Couverture souple

Blake, Richard

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9780340951194: The Terror of Constantinople (Death of Rome Saga Book Two)

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ISBN 10 : 0340951192 ISBN 13 : 9780340951194

Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2009

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

610AD
The bloodthirsty Emperor Phocas is preparing for the greatest battle of his life. Enemy armies are racing closer to attack his fortress, the golden city of Constantinople, and traitors within plot his downfall. Clinging to power by masterminding a campaign of terror, he is running out of funds, allies and time . . . but he has one card left to play.

Aelric, a na�ve and ambitious young clerk from Britain, is sent to Constantinople ostensibly on a mission to copy old texts for the Church of Rome. On his arrival he discovers the terrible dangers lurking behind the shining streets and glittering facades. A pawn in a secret conspiracy that will change the course of history, he can only rely on his wits, charm and fighting skills to stay alive.

Revue de presse :

Vivid characters, devious plotting and buckets of gore are enhanced by his unfamiliar choice of period. Nasty, fun and educational. (Daily Telegraph)

He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed. (Mail on Sunday)

A rollicking and raunchy read . . . Anyone who enjoys their history with large dollops of action, sex, intrigue and, above all, fun will absolutely love this novel. (Historical Novels Review)

The best historical novel I've ever read. (L. Neil Smith on Conspiracies of Rome: Death of Rome Saga Book One)

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