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Traitor's Blade

The Greatcoats, Book 1

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The Greatcoats - legendary heroes, arbiters of justice...or notorious traitors?

The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all...or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike.

Now the land's heroes are reviled as traitors, their Greatcoats in tatters. Facio, Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as mercenaries, but when they find their employer dead - and are forced to watch as the killer plants evidence framing them for the murder - they realise things are about to get even worse.

For the royal conspiracy that began with overthrowing an idealistic young king is spreading to Rijou, the most corrupt city in the land, and the life of a young girl hangs in the balance.

When every noble is a tyrant and every knight is a thug, the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade.

©2014 Sebastien de Castell (P)2014 Quercus Editions Limited Action & Adventure Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Royalty Murder
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I read / listen to a lot of fantasy. Occasionally, it (like most good things) can become a little samey. I’d had ‘Traitor’s Blade’ in my wish list for some time and decided to give it a whirl. Almost unenthusiastically, if I’m honest. As I said, I’ve pounded this genre mercilessly.

All I can say is, I’m so pleased I did. It has the usual array of magic, political intrigue, evil & good. However, it also possesses characters you believe in and want to hear more about. It makes you laugh, feel squeamish, sad and angry in equal measure.

However, most importantly for me, it held my interest throughout and left me wanting more.

Excellent stuff, Monsieur de Castell.

I shan’t go on forever, but I also must give plaudits to the narrator, Joe Jameson. He made a great book even better.

If this type of thing is your bag, definitely give it a listen.....

Brilliant!

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Once you start to listen you are drawn in to this strange world, wanting to know more and more. Very cleverly written and narrated expertly by Joe Jameson.
I’m just about to download book two.

Quite enthralling

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Wonderfully written story, full of pace
Action, humour, pathos, and the best
And worst in men. The narrator made
This a good listen it was beautifully
Read

A really good listen

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Not sure the reader suits the story or characters. It's a fine performance but it feels something grittier would have been a better fit.

Solid story

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Excellent really enjoyed the story. Well read and portrayed. Bit different from the usual run of the mill stories. Look forward to listening to the next book.

Traitor’s Blade

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