The thrilling new historical adventure in the Master of War series. Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel through hostile territory with a bounty on his head, as he tries to secure alliances and gold for the Plantagenet war with France.

In 1368, during the Hundred Years' War, alliances must be formed. The Duke of Clarence, the second son of King Edward III, travels from Paris to marry the daughter of the powerful Lord of Milan. But little does he know he is heading into a trap.

Fortunately, ahead on the road to Milan is Sir Thomas Blackstone, Master of War, on an urgent mission to secure the gold needed by the Prince of Wales to successfully wage war in France. But there is a bounty on Blackstone’s head and assassins ready to risk everything to claim it before he even reaches Milan. He must overcome a series of increasingly deadly enemies, and the Master of War has other rivals to conquer: the ambitions of his son, Henry, who has inherited his father’s knack for getting into trouble. Trouble that could end in the noose of a kidnapper...

Reviews for David Gilman:

“Gripping and hard-hitting” - Daily Mail

“Moments of intense action” - The Times

“Exciting” - Wilbur Smith

“Vivid and inventive” - Sunday Times

“If you love historical fantasy, you will love David Gilman” - Weekend Sport

“Gilman is a master writer” - Army Rumour Service

“Magnificent. The Hundred Years’ War comes alive” - For Winter Nights

Pages: 528, Year of Publication: 0303, Dimensions: 14.8x14.8cm