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War Cry
1265
England has a new master.
Simon de Montfort's victory at the Battle of Lewes has made him king in all but name. He has vowed to restore the rights and liberties of the kingdom, but now even his friends grow wary of his power.
As old alliances break down, new rebellions gather strength. The captive king's supporters muster, vowing to overthrow the new regime.
Meanwhile Adam de Norton, who won the honour of knighthood on the field at Lewes, has reclaimed his ancestral lands. A peaceful and prosperous future lies before him - until he receives a summons he cannot refuse.
War is inevitable. But this time, will Adam be on the winning side?
England has a new master.
Simon de Montfort's victory at the Battle of Lewes has made him king in all but name. He has vowed to restore the rights and liberties of the kingdom, but now even his friends grow wary of his power.
As old alliances break down, new rebellions gather strength. The captive king's supporters muster, vowing to overthrow the new regime.
Meanwhile Adam de Norton, who won the honour of knighthood on the field at Lewes, has reclaimed his ancestral lands. A peaceful and prosperous future lies before him - until he receives a summons he cannot refuse.
War is inevitable. But this time, will Adam be on the winning side?
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2023
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Ian James Ross
27 books98 followersIan Ross was born in England and studied painting before turning to writing fiction. He has travelled widely and worked as a bookseller, tutor and university lecturer while developing his writing abilities. A year in Italy teaching English and exploring the ruins of empire reawakened his early love for ancient history, and he returned to the UK with growing fascination for the period known as late antiquity. He has been researching and writing about the later Roman world and its army for over a decade, and his interests combine an obsessive regard for accuracy and detail with a devotion to the craft of storytelling.
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April 13, 2025
This amazing historical novel is the 2nd volume of the "Adam de Norton" trilogy.
At the beginning of the book you'll find a short résumé about the subject of this book's predecessor called "Battle Song", and two-well drawn maps, the first with places in the south and west of England and the second will show the west alone, and both with important places of interest concerning this story.
At the end of the book you'll notice an Historical Note, where the historical details concerning this book are wonderfully explained.
Storytelling is brilliant, the atmosphere and animosity in England between different factions come splendidly off the pages, while all characters, both fictional and real historical, come vividly to life in this story about loyalty, betrayal, sacrifice and death.
The book is divided into three parts, and the story starts off in the year 1264, with Adam de Norton heading to and arriving in Basing to occupy his ancestral home, and making a life of his own after the battle of Lewes, with the second part with events in and around Hereford, and the book will end in August 1265 after the slaughter at Evesham.
After a summons from Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, Adam de Norton and his retinue are heading to Hereford, and there Adam will have some interesting adventures, while in the meantime after Prince Edward's escape, the prince's forces are gathering together to turn events and finish Simon de Montfort and his rule once and for all at the field of slaughter at Evesham in August 1265.
What is to follow is a tremendous historical novel, brought to us in a wonderful manner, with pace and great dialogue and not to forget vivid descriptions of various battles, where Adam de Norton must a way to survive this horrible madness and slaughter amid men with strong views and murderous actions, and where loyalty and betrayal will go hand in hand towards another uncertain future.
Very much recommended, for this is a marvellous continuation of this in my opinion, so far, terrific trilogy, and that's why I like to call this 2nd episode: "A Superb Sacrifice Sequel"!
At the beginning of the book you'll find a short résumé about the subject of this book's predecessor called "Battle Song", and two-well drawn maps, the first with places in the south and west of England and the second will show the west alone, and both with important places of interest concerning this story.
At the end of the book you'll notice an Historical Note, where the historical details concerning this book are wonderfully explained.
Storytelling is brilliant, the atmosphere and animosity in England between different factions come splendidly off the pages, while all characters, both fictional and real historical, come vividly to life in this story about loyalty, betrayal, sacrifice and death.
The book is divided into three parts, and the story starts off in the year 1264, with Adam de Norton heading to and arriving in Basing to occupy his ancestral home, and making a life of his own after the battle of Lewes, with the second part with events in and around Hereford, and the book will end in August 1265 after the slaughter at Evesham.
After a summons from Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, Adam de Norton and his retinue are heading to Hereford, and there Adam will have some interesting adventures, while in the meantime after Prince Edward's escape, the prince's forces are gathering together to turn events and finish Simon de Montfort and his rule once and for all at the field of slaughter at Evesham in August 1265.
What is to follow is a tremendous historical novel, brought to us in a wonderful manner, with pace and great dialogue and not to forget vivid descriptions of various battles, where Adam de Norton must a way to survive this horrible madness and slaughter amid men with strong views and murderous actions, and where loyalty and betrayal will go hand in hand towards another uncertain future.
Very much recommended, for this is a marvellous continuation of this in my opinion, so far, terrific trilogy, and that's why I like to call this 2nd episode: "A Superb Sacrifice Sequel"!
June 5, 2025
Last month, I eagerly picked up ‘War Cry’ - the second instalment of Ross’ de Norton trilogy - from the bookshop across the road from my workplace. The reason for my enthusiasm was its predecessor, ‘Battle Song’, which I’d devoured towards the end of 2023. ‘Battle Song’ was the best historical adventure I’d read in ages, even eclipsing Dan Jones’ ‘Essex Dogs’.
‘Battle Song’ was a masterful novel which should have made Ian Ross an international bestseller-topping, household name on par with the likes of the late Hilary Mantel. This first instalment tells the story of the baronial revolt led by Simon Montfort against King Henry III. More importantly, it contained language so immersive that it was intoxicating, as well as characters better sculpted than a Renaissance statue in Florence, all the while blending historical fact and character journeys with the greatest intelligence. I loved the convincing way in which Ross painted the unlikely union of the profiteering, canny knight Robert de Dunstanville and his valorous yet naive squire Adam de Norton, as the two seek their fortunes along the tourney circuit in England and the Continent, prior to securing their futures in a highly dangerous civil war.
Throughout the first instalment, Ross convincingly portrays Robert and Adam as formidable fighters but also endearing rascals, men using both their wits and their martial skills to rise in an unforgiving, cruel world. So that I found myself quickly warming to the descriptions and motivations of de Dunstanville and his motley crew; I could fully understand why Adam would eventually want - despite perfectly realised initial reluctance - to form part of the band. They were characters that were perfect in their strengths and imperfections, also backed by an excellent cast of secondary characters and nemeses like Malmaines and De Brock who eliminated any sense of tedium from the referenced historical events. All of which led me to feel like I was journeying with the characters every step of the way, right until the final, dramatic standoff.
As for the second instalment: it started very brightly, with the usual excellent use of language that Ross employs, combined with a great sense of danger and uncertainty, as Adam secures his father’s lands accorded to him by the new, de facto ruler of England. For a few pages in, it appeared that the amusing Welshman, Hugh of Oystermouth, would step up and help make ‘War Cry’ highly engaging, only to disappear from the scene all too swiftly, along with Robert de Dunstanville who made a brief cameo. Thereafter, I found that the story turned from an upward sprint into a weary limp, as Adam goes from pursuing a woman he’s not wholly in love with to serving Montfort again, against Robert’s advice. There follow a couple of interesting twists and turns, involving a siege and a flown prince, yet what first appeared to be a promising sequel started to quickly lose the momentum built by its predecessor, as a forbidden love thread becomes ground down by the slow progress of Montfort’s army as it desperately seeks to tie up a fast unravelling, loose end, with tragic consequences.
The last third of War Cry just did not possess any characters or unexpected twists to lend it the immediacy or the personal stakes of its predecessor - with one character in particular reappearing and being eliminated far too quickly, especially when one considers that this character was previously so compelling because of his ability to read political headwinds and pick the side that best suited him personally. How this same character - who so cleverly cut corners and effortlessly revealed the cynical side of chivalry to young Adam in ‘Battle Song’ - suddenly elects to throw it all away in an unwinnable conflict, mainly because of social perceptions, was somewhat hard to buy. I also question whether the outrages committed against the Jews by Montfort’s men in book one (which Montfort himself profited from) might have justified, for the reader at least, Robert and Adam throwing their lot in with a charismatic Prince Edward’s cause, or simply sitting out the final conflict entirely? And while it was great that Montfort was such an enigmatic character in book one, I felt that further teasing out his motivations and personality in this sequel would have been a good approach, especially when one considers that both Robert and Adam are ready to give up everything for him.
I will probably pick up the third book in the trilogy, both due to my curiosity and the fact that Ian Ross’ command of language is a great joy to experience when combined with his historical knowledge. Yet - unless I’m missing something and soon to eat humble pie after reading the third instalment - I can’t shake off the feeling that the structure and character motivations of this number could have been truer to its predecessor’s. So it’s 3/5 stars for me, which given Ross’ world-beating quality of writing should probably be a 4, were it not for the unparalleled excellence and sky-high expectations set by the timeless classic, ‘Battle Song.’
‘Battle Song’ was a masterful novel which should have made Ian Ross an international bestseller-topping, household name on par with the likes of the late Hilary Mantel. This first instalment tells the story of the baronial revolt led by Simon Montfort against King Henry III. More importantly, it contained language so immersive that it was intoxicating, as well as characters better sculpted than a Renaissance statue in Florence, all the while blending historical fact and character journeys with the greatest intelligence. I loved the convincing way in which Ross painted the unlikely union of the profiteering, canny knight Robert de Dunstanville and his valorous yet naive squire Adam de Norton, as the two seek their fortunes along the tourney circuit in England and the Continent, prior to securing their futures in a highly dangerous civil war.
Throughout the first instalment, Ross convincingly portrays Robert and Adam as formidable fighters but also endearing rascals, men using both their wits and their martial skills to rise in an unforgiving, cruel world. So that I found myself quickly warming to the descriptions and motivations of de Dunstanville and his motley crew; I could fully understand why Adam would eventually want - despite perfectly realised initial reluctance - to form part of the band. They were characters that were perfect in their strengths and imperfections, also backed by an excellent cast of secondary characters and nemeses like Malmaines and De Brock who eliminated any sense of tedium from the referenced historical events. All of which led me to feel like I was journeying with the characters every step of the way, right until the final, dramatic standoff.
As for the second instalment: it started very brightly, with the usual excellent use of language that Ross employs, combined with a great sense of danger and uncertainty, as Adam secures his father’s lands accorded to him by the new, de facto ruler of England. For a few pages in, it appeared that the amusing Welshman, Hugh of Oystermouth, would step up and help make ‘War Cry’ highly engaging, only to disappear from the scene all too swiftly, along with Robert de Dunstanville who made a brief cameo. Thereafter, I found that the story turned from an upward sprint into a weary limp, as Adam goes from pursuing a woman he’s not wholly in love with to serving Montfort again, against Robert’s advice. There follow a couple of interesting twists and turns, involving a siege and a flown prince, yet what first appeared to be a promising sequel started to quickly lose the momentum built by its predecessor, as a forbidden love thread becomes ground down by the slow progress of Montfort’s army as it desperately seeks to tie up a fast unravelling, loose end, with tragic consequences.
The last third of War Cry just did not possess any characters or unexpected twists to lend it the immediacy or the personal stakes of its predecessor - with one character in particular reappearing and being eliminated far too quickly, especially when one considers that this character was previously so compelling because of his ability to read political headwinds and pick the side that best suited him personally. How this same character - who so cleverly cut corners and effortlessly revealed the cynical side of chivalry to young Adam in ‘Battle Song’ - suddenly elects to throw it all away in an unwinnable conflict, mainly because of social perceptions, was somewhat hard to buy. I also question whether the outrages committed against the Jews by Montfort’s men in book one (which Montfort himself profited from) might have justified, for the reader at least, Robert and Adam throwing their lot in with a charismatic Prince Edward’s cause, or simply sitting out the final conflict entirely? And while it was great that Montfort was such an enigmatic character in book one, I felt that further teasing out his motivations and personality in this sequel would have been a good approach, especially when one considers that both Robert and Adam are ready to give up everything for him.
I will probably pick up the third book in the trilogy, both due to my curiosity and the fact that Ian Ross’ command of language is a great joy to experience when combined with his historical knowledge. Yet - unless I’m missing something and soon to eat humble pie after reading the third instalment - I can’t shake off the feeling that the structure and character motivations of this number could have been truer to its predecessor’s. So it’s 3/5 stars for me, which given Ross’ world-beating quality of writing should probably be a 4, were it not for the unparalleled excellence and sky-high expectations set by the timeless classic, ‘Battle Song.’
December 7, 2023
The year is 1265 and Simon de Montfort has control of England. After his glorious victory at the Battle of Lewes, he is king in all but name.
But tensions are running high, with the real king and his son all but prisoner. As cracks start to show in the royal circle, old allies start to fall out and a new rebellion is on the cards.
At the same time Adam de Norton is starting to live a peaceful life after ousting the usurper’s that stole his land.
Then he receives a summons to serve again from de Montfort, one he knows he can’t turn down, but this time it’s not so straightforward and his loyalties will be tested. But who will he fight for and will he be on the winning side?
This is the second book in the brilliant Adam de Norton trilogy by a very fine writer indeed.
Ian Ross creates truly immersive, atmospheric and compelling piece of literature.
This book is well researched and incredibly authentic, with great characters, intense battle scenes and a lovely touch of chivalry.
This is historical fiction at its very finest and impossible to put down. I loved it and can’t wait for the next one.
But tensions are running high, with the real king and his son all but prisoner. As cracks start to show in the royal circle, old allies start to fall out and a new rebellion is on the cards.
At the same time Adam de Norton is starting to live a peaceful life after ousting the usurper’s that stole his land.
Then he receives a summons to serve again from de Montfort, one he knows he can’t turn down, but this time it’s not so straightforward and his loyalties will be tested. But who will he fight for and will he be on the winning side?
This is the second book in the brilliant Adam de Norton trilogy by a very fine writer indeed.
Ian Ross creates truly immersive, atmospheric and compelling piece of literature.
This book is well researched and incredibly authentic, with great characters, intense battle scenes and a lovely touch of chivalry.
This is historical fiction at its very finest and impossible to put down. I loved it and can’t wait for the next one.
January 9, 2024
AMAZING! Goodreads tells me there's no hardcover edition of this book available - only a Kindle version - yet I'm sitting here with a hardbound copy I purchased from Blackwell's about a month ago. So, if you're looking for a hardbound copy and are like me and have no use for ebooks, it is available at a very reasonable price from the aforementioned British bookseller. Don't be fooled into thinking its only available in Kindle format; you can purchase it as a real book.
Having said all that, I presume the one thing you can't change is the content of the book be it one of those stupid ebooks or a real book.
This is the latest installment - actually, only the second - in Ian Ross' adventures of Adam de Norton following his adventures on the battlefield where he won his knighthood and the right to reclaim his ancestral lands. However, all is not as peaceful as it could be when he returns to reclaim his land and that sets up one of the major story lines of the book. Other story lines include a bit of a romantic interlude for Adam which is ongoing throughout the book and the climatic battle scene at Evesham on 4 August 1265. If the real battle was even half as brutal as depicted in this book, it had to be the closest thing to hell on Earth at the time. If you enjoy blood and guts and true, realistic battle scenes, Ross spares no expense in giving it to the reader. After reading that part of the book, you feel absolutely drained.
WARNING SPOILER ALERT: if you read the first book in the series, there are some characters you may have liked throughout the first one and the second one who will not be around for the third installment since they have been killed off in the battle. I was very disappointed that one of my favorite characters went to his eternal reward (or punishment, you decide) in the battle. So be prepared.
END OF SPOILER: Having said all that, this is writing from an author at the top of his game and was a great way to start off the year. Now, I just wish I didn't have to wait almost a year for the third installment.
If you're a fan of Ian Ross or if this is an introduction, go back and pick up the first installment, "Battle Song" and enjoy. This is top-notch historical fiction.
Having said all that, I presume the one thing you can't change is the content of the book be it one of those stupid ebooks or a real book.
This is the latest installment - actually, only the second - in Ian Ross' adventures of Adam de Norton following his adventures on the battlefield where he won his knighthood and the right to reclaim his ancestral lands. However, all is not as peaceful as it could be when he returns to reclaim his land and that sets up one of the major story lines of the book. Other story lines include a bit of a romantic interlude for Adam which is ongoing throughout the book and the climatic battle scene at Evesham on 4 August 1265. If the real battle was even half as brutal as depicted in this book, it had to be the closest thing to hell on Earth at the time. If you enjoy blood and guts and true, realistic battle scenes, Ross spares no expense in giving it to the reader. After reading that part of the book, you feel absolutely drained.
WARNING SPOILER ALERT: if you read the first book in the series, there are some characters you may have liked throughout the first one and the second one who will not be around for the third installment since they have been killed off in the battle. I was very disappointed that one of my favorite characters went to his eternal reward (or punishment, you decide) in the battle. So be prepared.
END OF SPOILER: Having said all that, this is writing from an author at the top of his game and was a great way to start off the year. Now, I just wish I didn't have to wait almost a year for the third installment.
If you're a fan of Ian Ross or if this is an introduction, go back and pick up the first installment, "Battle Song" and enjoy. This is top-notch historical fiction.
March 24, 2024
Rating of 4.75.
Ready to dive into an intense and fantastic historical adventure, then look no further than the epic new novel from Ian Ross, War Cry.
England, 1265. Following his decisive victory at the Battle of Lewes, the English lord Simon de Montford is now the de-facto ruler of England. Holding the king and the crown prince prisoner, de Montford has ambitious plans to increase the power of the nobles while he champions the rights of the common people. However, de Montford’s control is not absolute, with several powerful lords still loyal to the royal family and desperately seeking to restore their rule. Worse, many of de Montford’s allies in the initial rebellion have grown wary of his power and ambitions.
As the political climate of England once again changes, the recently knighted Adam de Norton finds himself reclaiming his ancestral lands. Finally having everything he always longed for, Adam looks to settle down and enjoy the prosperous future set out before him. But the dual loyalties of England weigh heavily around him, and soon rumours of a new rebellion emerge, dragging Adam back to war.
Returning to the service of de Montford, Adam seeks to prove his worth in battle. However, despite owing everything to de Montford, Adam begins to wonder if he should truly be fighting this war. As the war progresses, Adam finds himself pushed to the limit and his loyalties tested, especially when he finds himself on the opposite side of his former mentor and master, Robert de Dunstanville. Can Adam survive the brutal civil war unfolding around him, or has he chosen the wrong side of the conflict?
This was an awesome book from Ian Ross, who provided an outstanding follow up to his previous epic read. War Cry had an amazing and powerful story behind it, which honestly had me hooked the entire way through. I had such a great time with this book, and I ended up powering through it in only a short couple of days.
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Ready to dive into an intense and fantastic historical adventure, then look no further than the epic new novel from Ian Ross, War Cry.
England, 1265. Following his decisive victory at the Battle of Lewes, the English lord Simon de Montford is now the de-facto ruler of England. Holding the king and the crown prince prisoner, de Montford has ambitious plans to increase the power of the nobles while he champions the rights of the common people. However, de Montford’s control is not absolute, with several powerful lords still loyal to the royal family and desperately seeking to restore their rule. Worse, many of de Montford’s allies in the initial rebellion have grown wary of his power and ambitions.
As the political climate of England once again changes, the recently knighted Adam de Norton finds himself reclaiming his ancestral lands. Finally having everything he always longed for, Adam looks to settle down and enjoy the prosperous future set out before him. But the dual loyalties of England weigh heavily around him, and soon rumours of a new rebellion emerge, dragging Adam back to war.
Returning to the service of de Montford, Adam seeks to prove his worth in battle. However, despite owing everything to de Montford, Adam begins to wonder if he should truly be fighting this war. As the war progresses, Adam finds himself pushed to the limit and his loyalties tested, especially when he finds himself on the opposite side of his former mentor and master, Robert de Dunstanville. Can Adam survive the brutal civil war unfolding around him, or has he chosen the wrong side of the conflict?
This was an awesome book from Ian Ross, who provided an outstanding follow up to his previous epic read. War Cry had an amazing and powerful story behind it, which honestly had me hooked the entire way through. I had such a great time with this book, and I ended up powering through it in only a short couple of days.
To see the full review, click on the link below:
https://unseenlibrary.com/2024/03/24/...
For other exciting reviews and content, check out my blog at:
https://unseenlibrary.com/
February 12, 2024
The second book in a trilogy is often the hardest one to write. This one though, is brilliant.
In Adam de Norton, Ian Ross has created a fictional character that's woven effortlessly into history. The Baron's War wages, the King of England reduced to little more than a puppet on the end of Simon de Monfort's string, and Adam is at the heart of every sword thrust.
The action is portrayed effectively, the historical events brought together nicely, but it was Adam's own journey that really drew me in. He grows in this book, evolves, and we begin to see the man he will become. I do love a book that educates me as well as entertaining me, and knowing nothing about this period, I found the events fascinating. The ending is set up nicely for the final instalment, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how young Adam de Norton fares, as he shapes up to face his most gruelling challenge yet.
Ian could probably write a Victorian romance and have me hooked. Such is the way he brings the past back to life. And a big shout out to the narrator, I listened to this on audible and it was fantastic!
In Adam de Norton, Ian Ross has created a fictional character that's woven effortlessly into history. The Baron's War wages, the King of England reduced to little more than a puppet on the end of Simon de Monfort's string, and Adam is at the heart of every sword thrust.
The action is portrayed effectively, the historical events brought together nicely, but it was Adam's own journey that really drew me in. He grows in this book, evolves, and we begin to see the man he will become. I do love a book that educates me as well as entertaining me, and knowing nothing about this period, I found the events fascinating. The ending is set up nicely for the final instalment, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how young Adam de Norton fares, as he shapes up to face his most gruelling challenge yet.
Ian could probably write a Victorian romance and have me hooked. Such is the way he brings the past back to life. And a big shout out to the narrator, I listened to this on audible and it was fantastic!
December 20, 2023
After the battle of Lewes, Adam de Norton is knighted and has regained one of the manors stolen from him by his stepfather. King Henry is completely under the power of Simon de Montfort but his eldest son Edward is more of a prisoner and more of a threat. Adam is sworn to serve de Montfort and therefore is called up when rebellion hits the Welsh Marches.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and this is probably even stronger. The Baron's War saw father pitted against son as family loyalties were divided between honour and belief in the system. Here Ross uses a fictional character to explore those complex relationships and it works well. The fight scenes are excellent, the romance slightly less convincing!
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and this is probably even stronger. The Baron's War saw father pitted against son as family loyalties were divided between honour and belief in the system. Here Ross uses a fictional character to explore those complex relationships and it works well. The fight scenes are excellent, the romance slightly less convincing!
February 15, 2024
War Cry is a superb historical novel set in 13th century England. This is the second Adam de Norton book in a trilogy, but a first read from Ian Ross for me, and I easily slipped into the story of a battle torn land, where power is precarious. Simon de Montford has overthrown the king at the Battle of Lewes and retains the position in all but name, but followers of the captive king are growing and an unsettling tension in brewing. Adam de Norton regained his lands in the Battle of Lewes, but his much coveted peace is shattered when he receives a summons. A fantastically detailed war novel with great characterisation and thrilling scenes. This would make a great movie or series #warcry #ianross #netgalley
March 17, 2025
Ian J. Ross is at his best level for this second opus - the author of the stunning Twilight of Empire. He once again proves his ability to bring history to life through the evocative power of his pen.
We are delighted to welcome back the characters from the first volume - Adam de Norton, Robert de Dustanville, Joane de Quincy and others - who are back in action as they face up to the ravages of the civil war that is tearing England apart.
Looking forward to the final volume.
We are delighted to welcome back the characters from the first volume - Adam de Norton, Robert de Dustanville, Joane de Quincy and others - who are back in action as they face up to the ravages of the civil war that is tearing England apart.
Looking forward to the final volume.
April 30, 2024
My thanks to the Author publisher's and NetGalley for providing me with a Kindle version of this book to read and honestly review.
Absolute quality.
Beautifully written totally engaging from start to finish, gripping with superb action sequences. At times unputdownable, atmospheric clever descriptive with a real feel for time and place.
Completely and utterly recommended.
Absolute quality.
Beautifully written totally engaging from start to finish, gripping with superb action sequences. At times unputdownable, atmospheric clever descriptive with a real feel for time and place.
Completely and utterly recommended.
May 4, 2025
More adventures of Adam de Norton, now a knight with property and prospects. And a fiancée. However, the fight for power between King Henry and his son, Edward, both backed by powerful factions, continues, and bloody clashes abound. This is the second of three in this series, and only reinforces the explanation why life span for males was so short back then.
October 19, 2023
An interesting historical read. Well researched, an authentic feel mixing real historical figures with fictional. Great for history buffs, slightly too graphic for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
December 22, 2023
Picked this up as soon as I finished Battle Song.
This not quite so good, but still very gripping.
Look forward to the next in the series.
This not quite so good, but still very gripping.
Look forward to the next in the series.
December 8, 2023
5 * read
Excellent sequel to the first and a gripping read. I'm looking forward to more books by Ian Ross. Good battle scene writing and tie in of historical events.
Excellent sequel to the first and a gripping read. I'm looking forward to more books by Ian Ross. Good battle scene writing and tie in of historical events.
October 31, 2024
Great storytelling!
Very.much enjoyed this 2nd in the series. Looking forward to the next one!
The writing is very realistic, and never bogs down.
Very.much enjoyed this 2nd in the series. Looking forward to the next one!
The writing is very realistic, and never bogs down.
November 23, 2024
One of the best historical action and adventure series I have read. Riveting!
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