The Lion of Mistra

The Lion of Mistra

by JamesHeneage (Author)

Synopsis

'One hell of a fine book' Conn Iggulden

ROME NEVER FELL. IT BECAME BYZANTIUM.
AS OTTOMAN FORCES INVADE, ONE MAN MUST DEFEND HIS COUNTRY AND FACE HIS OWN PERSONAL DESTINY...

A rich tale of clashing empires and trade wars, lost treasure and tempestuous love in an age when the fate of the world hung on the survival of Byzantium, the hinge between east and west.

Luke Magoris, a descendant of the princes of England, is a man with a rare talent for war and trade. To him falls the overwhelming task of defending his beloved Mistra against the rampant Ottoman forces.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 544
Publisher: Heron Books
Published: 07 Apr 2016

ISBN 10: 1782061223
ISBN 13: 9781782061229

Media Reviews
Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. One hell of a fine book * Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Wars of the Roses *

A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium, Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the
heroism

* Tom Holland *
A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war * Bookseller *
An electrifying historical novel * Good Book Guide *
Author Bio
James Heneage is the founder of the Ottakars chain of bookshops and the co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He has been fascinated by history, in particular Byzantine history, since a child. He now lives part of the year in the Peloponnese, where he has written much of his fiction to date. Otherwise he lives near Salisbury with his wife and family.