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Rage of Swords

The Master of War Rides Again In This Epic Tale

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By: David Gilman
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Bloomsbury presents Rage of Swords by David Gilman, read by Colin Mace.

The thrilling new historical adventure in the Master of War series. Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel into enemy lands with a price on his head as he seeks to secure alliances and gold for the Plantagenets' war with France.

1368. Amidst the Hundred Years' War, alliances must be brokered. The Duke of Clarence, second son of King Edward III, journeys from Paris to marry the daughter of the powerful Lord of Milan. Little does he know that he is heading into a trap.

Luckily the Duke is preceded on the road to Milan by Sir Thomas Blackstone, Master of War, on an urgent mission of his own. Blackstone must get his hands on the gold the Prince of Wales needs to wage successful war in France.

But there is a price on Blackstone's head, and assassins willing to risk everything to claim it before he even gets to Milan. He must outwit a succession of ever deadlier enemies, and the Master of War has other foes to conquer: the ambitions of his son Henry, who has inherited his father's knack of getting into scrapes. Scrapes that could end in a hangman's noose...

Reviews for David Gilman

'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail
'Heart-pounding action' The Times
'Gripping' Wilbur Smith
'Vivid and inventive' Sunday Times
If you're a fan of historical fiction you'll be a fan of David Gilman' Weekend Sport
'Gilman is a master author' Army Rumour Service
'Marvellous. The Hundred Years War brought alive' For Winter Nights©2025 David Gilman (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military War Royalty Exciting
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Yet another stunning book by David Gilman, the detail and knowledge as well as the story have Meade this my favourite series of all time. Colin Mace is fantastic and the two for so well together for this series

Just Brilliant

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Well researched historic context and old and new favourite characters. Can’t wait for the next in the series!

Another great Blackstone adventure!

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this series just gets better and better. Can't wait for the next one. Narration is superb too

superb

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I have read every book in the series, enjoyed them all - the history and characters and the narration makes it. The only problem is how long until the next……thank you - please continue the series.

Fantastic read

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I've followed the series for 5/6yrs now, love the carry on in each book, just flows elegantly. The continuous banter and optimism of characters is great. really can't wait for the next installment

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