Scourge Of Wolves Av David Gilman

<p><b>A powerful historical adventure set during the bloody conflict of the Hundred Years'' War from critically acclaimed author David Gilman.</b><br><br>Winter, 1361. After two decades of conflict, <b>Edward III has finally agreed a treaty</b> with the captive French King, John II. In return for his freedom, John has ceded vast tracts of territory to the English. But for five long years mercenary bands and belligerent lords have fought over the carcass of his kingdom. They will not give up their hard-won spoils to honour a defeated king''s promises. <br><br>If the English want their prize, they''ll have to fight for it... Thomas Blackstone will have to <b>fight for it.</b> <br><br>As he battles to enforce Edward''s claim, Thomas Blackstone will see his name <b>blackened</b>, his men <b>slaughtered</b>, his family <b>hunted</b>. He will be betrayed and, once again, he''ll face the might of the French army on the field. But this time there will be no English army at his back. <b><i>He''ll face the French alone.</i></b><br><br>''Heart-pounding action'' <i><b>The Times</b></i><br>''Pacy and atmospheric'' <b>Historical Novel Society</b></p>