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The Sword of Damascus

The Sword of Damascus

by RichardBlake (Author)

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    Paperback 2011

    $3.28
Synopsis

Murderous intrigue brings Aelric - Blake's engaging, murderous antihero - to Damascus as the triumphant Muslim caliphate sweeps up from Arabia to threaten Constantinople itself. Aelric knows the secrets behind Greek Fire - the flame-throwers that have kept what is left of the once-mighty Roman empire safe until now. And he has very little choice about sharing them with the new rulers. Or so they think ...for Aelric has not lost any of the cunning and courage that so far, have kept him alive.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 432
 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Published: 09 Jun 2011
ISBN 10: 1444709674
ISBN 13: 9781444709674
Book Overview: The triumphant Muslim capital is the setting for the fourth in the brilliant series set in the dying days of the Roman Empire, featuring the most compelling anti-hero since Flashman.

Media Reviews
It would be hard to over-praise this extraordinary series, a near-perfect blend of historical detail and atmosphere with the plot of a conspiracy thriller, vivid characters, high philosophy and vulgar comedy. * The Morning Star *
If you like your Dark Age stories to be, well - particularly dark - then you'll love this. * Historical Novels Review *
Blake's plotting is as brilliantly devious as the mind of his sardonic and very earthy hero. * Lancashire Evening Post *
The Sword of Damascus is fast-paced and with as much gory action as you could shake a spear at. * Driffield Times *
Author Bio
Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.