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'This is a fascinating and imaginative piece of fiction, cleverly combining fact. It is well researched and beautifully written. I was totally absorbed by the story and found it gripping' -- Good Reads
'compelling reading, a thoroughly absorbing and beautifully written novel set in the Scottish and English Borders and London between 1523-1525'
--Good ReadsPraise for After Flodden
'A swashbuckling tale in the best tradition of adventure fiction... charged with melancholy and menace -- The Times
'A highly readable tale that beautifully evokes the chaos in the aftermath of the disastrous battle' -- Scottish Field
'A well-crafted tale which drives forward with unremitting pace' -- Scotland on Sunday
'Very good indeed, and hugely enjoyable' -- Allan Massie, Scotsman
'A compelling story that weaves deftly amongst historical fact and fiction' -- We Love This Book
'[A] beautiful and highly acclaimed debut novel' -- Observer
'A fast-paced adventure story that will delight fans of the genre' -- The Lady
'Goring has a fine story to tell, a keen sense of place, and the ability to evoke mood. It's a compelling and gripping novel'
--The Scotsman'A fantastic read. Rosemary Goring skilfully and vividly recreates dangerous times on the Scottish Borders in the reign of Henry VIII. A really gripping story' -- Sarah Musk
'A packed and atmospheric tale of intrigue and derring-do in 16th century border country, astoundingly well written with a cracking plot coming to a satisfying conclusion' -- Sue Broom
'History at its best, this novel from Rosemary Goring, is powerful, robust, absorbing, and a thoughtful documentation of the battles between England and Scotland, a must for all fans of Tudor history' -- Sharon Lowe
'A brilliant book, transporting me back to the 16th century Borderlands, combining fact and fiction in vivid descriptions, with believable characters and a fascinating plot! I loved it' -- Margaret Freeman
'A book I didn't want to put down' -- Carol Tuckett
'this is a brilliant sequel' -- Kathy Howell, Love Reading
'This vivid and fast-moving tale of political intrigue and heartache is a must read for history enthusiasts and those who love dark romance... 'Goring's novel uniquely engages in the personal elements of political revenge, bringing to life a land where there is never any chance of peace' '****' -- Scottish Field
'The combination of extremely detailed historical research, beautifully descriptive prose and strong characterisation woven into a tale of political intrigue in evocative and atmospheric settings makes this a book with which many readers will quickly become absorbed'
--Dundee University Review of the ArtsLes informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : New. Ten years after the Battle of Flodden, Lord Dacre is the beleaguered overlord attempting to rule lawless Scottish borderlands and facing a powerful adversary: Adam Crozier, the head of a clan and a man seeking vengeance for the murder of his father. N° de réf. du vendeur 509631