by Mary Gentle (Author)
For the beautiful young woman Ash, life has always been arquebuses and artillery, swords and armour and the true horrors of hand-to-hand combat. War is her job. She has fought her way to the command of a mercenary company, and on her unlikely shoulders lies the destiny of a Europe threatened by the depredations of an Infidel army more terrible than any nightmare.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 1120
Edition: paperback / softback
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 01 Feb 2001
ISBN 10: 1857987446
ISBN 13: 9781857987447
Book Overview: ASH marks the full-flowering of the talent of one of the world's most acclaimed writers of fantasy The writing is as intricate as filigree but as tough as wrought-iron The Times The largest single fantasy work ever - longer than The Lord of the Rings The authentic details of Bernard Cornwell, the magical storytelling of Terry Goodkind Lead title marketing campaign The hardback and trade paperback were bestsellers
Prizes: Shortlisted for Arthur C Clarke Award 2001.