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Gate of the Dead

Master of War, Book 3

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Gate of the Dead

By: David Gilman
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Bloomsbury presents Gate of the Dead by David Gilman, read by Colin Mace.

'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' ROBERT FABBRI.

Tuscany, 1358: Thomas Blackstone has built a formidable reputation in exile, fighting as a mercenary amid the ceaseless internecine warring of Italy's City States. But success has bred many enemies, and when a dying man delivers a message recalling him to England, it seems almost certain to be a trap. Yet Blackstone cannot disobey – the summons is at the Queen's demand.

On his journey, Blackstone will brave the terrors of the High Alps in winter, face the Black Prince in tournament, confront the bloody anarchy of a popular revolt and submit to trial by combat.

And every step of the way, he will be shadowed by a notorious assassin with orders to despatch him to Hell.

©2015 David Gilman (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Historical Fiction Medieval Italy Alps Inspiring Royalty War

Critic Reviews

'I'm totally bedazzled. The suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level – it is impossible for a reader to predict what will be coming next' (Sharon Penman)
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This book in the series may lack the big battle of the other books this far, but is full of intrigue. A great progression for Thomas Blackstone.

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