The Outcast Blade
Book 2 of the Assassini
$50.14
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
8 January 2013
Summary
As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war against each other, Venice’s future rests in the hands of three unwilling individuals:
The newly knighted Sir Tycho. He defeated the Mamluk navy but he cannot make the woman he loves love him back. Tortured by secrets, afraid of the daylight, he sees no reason to save a city he hates.
The grieving Lady Giulietta. Virgin. Mother. Widow. All she wants is to retire from the poisonous world of the Venetian court to mourn her husband in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841498485 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1841498483 |
| Author: | Jon Courtenay Grimwood |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 8 January 2013 |
| Weight: | 306g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 131mm x 29mm |
| Series: | Assassini |
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A splendid novel that combines the best elements of metaphysical horror and escapist yarn
A splendid novel that combines the best elements of metaphysical horror and escapist yarn - SFX
About The Author
Jon Courtenay Grimwood
Jon Courtenay Grimwood was born in Malta and christened in the upturned bell of a ship. He grew up in the Far East, Britain and Scandinavia. Apart from writing novels he works for magazines and newspapers. For five years he wrote a monthly review column for The Guardian.
JCG’s novels Felaheen and End of the World Blues, won the BSFA Award for Best Novel. He has been shortlisted twice for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award, the August Derleth Award (UK), John W. Campbell Memorial Award (US), among other awards.
He is married to the journalist and novelist Sam Baker, currently editor-in-chief of Red. They divide their time between London and Winchester.
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