Lion of Mistra

Annotation

'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.

Author Biography

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.

Review

An electrifying historical novel - Good Book Guide

Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. One hell of a fine book - Conn Iggulden

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

heroism - Tom Holland

Long Description

'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. It was an era that made the modern world and a place that was then, as now, the hinge between east and west. Luke Magoris, descendant of princes of England, is a man with a rare talent for war and for trade. To him falls the overwhelming task of defending his country and his beloved Mistra against the rampant Ottoman forces.

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

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'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.

Description for Sales People

For fans of Game of Thrones, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow

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