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Essex Dogs

By: Dan Jones
Narrated by: Ben Miles
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Globally bestselling historian Dan Jones makes his historical fiction debut with Essex Dogs, the explosive first instalment in an epic new trilogy set during the Hundred Years War.

July 1346. The Hundred Years' War has begun, and King Edward and his lords are on the march through France. But this war belongs to the men on the ground.

Swept up in the bloody chaos, a tight-knit company from Essex must stay alive long enough to see their home again. With sword, mace and longbow, the Essex Dogs will fight, from the landing beaches of Normandy to the bloodsoaked field of Crécy.

There's Pismire, small enough to infiltrate enemy camps. Scotsman, strong enough to tear down a wall. Millstone, a stonemason who'll do anything to protect his men. Father, a priest turned devilish by the horrors of war. Romford, a talented young archer on the run from his past. And Loveday Fitztalbot, their battle-scarred captain, who just wants to get his boys home safe.

Some men fight for glory. Others fight for coin. The Essex Dogs? They fight for each other.

Praise for Dan Jones:

'Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian' The Times
'When it comes to rip-roaring medieval narratives, Jones has few peers' Sunday Times
'Dan Jones writes with pace, wit and insight' Helen Castor©2022 Dan Jones (P)2022 Head of Zeus Europe Genre Fiction Great Britain Historical Military Mystery Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Middle Ages War Royalty
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I love Dan Jones’ non-fiction and (while not perfect) his first fictional debut did not disappoint. Well-written, well-narrated, and enjoyable, I feel like it was lacking some character development though. Looking forward to the next one.

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I love history and Dan Jones’ non-fiction works are very accessible as is his narration. Essex Dogs is good reading and listening, the characters are engaging and you want to find out how they survive but North Hampton is my favourite and the narration here allows you to imagine the fellow and laugh at his insults! Looking forward to the next book in the series as we are not finished with Loveday and his company!

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A great rollicking story about the horrors of combat at the start of the 100 Years War. Loved it! Ben Miles’narration is superb bringing great characters like Northampton and the Scotsman alive with believable accents. Can’t wait to start Dan Jones’ sequel.

Off to France in 1346… boots and all!

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Incredible writing that makes you feel you’re right there. Can’t wait for the next instalment!!

This needs to be a movie!!

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I have enjoyed Dan Jones’s books in the past and his foray into fiction is a promising move. It is a well constructed journey into 14th century life from an author who can provide more authenticity than most. The characters are likeable (the Earl of Northampton probably one of my favourite all-time characters) It looks as though it is a start of a trilogy, I certainly hope so.

An excellent novel from a great historian

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