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Written by: Paul Reid
Published by: AmazonEncore, 20th April 2010
Submitted By: Thomas
This is one for Cornwell/Wilbur Smith fans I think. Publishers Weekly enthused about its swashbuckling action and dramatic scenes. It tells of a slave raid by North African pirates upon an Irish village. The male character, Brannon, is forced into…
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Written by: Darren L. Ivey
Published by: McFarland & Co., Inc.
Submitted By: Darren L. Ivey
The Texas Rangers has been a institution in the Lone Star State since 1823. This book provides an exhaustive account of every known Ranger unit that Texas has fielded. Each chapter provides a brief explanation of the time period covered…
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Written by: Edward Marston
Published by: Allison & Busby
Submitted By: Louise
Discovered the second of the Daniel Rawson books in the new books section of my local library, but decided to find the first book and start from the beginning. Great new series of books set in the early 1700’s around…
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Written by: Sam Barone
Published by: Century, 2010
Submitted By: Anne McFadgen
Political machinations, espionage and bloody battles abound in Sam Barone’s third novel set in Bronze Age Mesopotamia. Having saved the city of Akkad from nomadic raiders and expanded their kingdom, Eskkar and Trella must now defeat the forces of rival…
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Written by: Paul Watkins
Published by: Faber and Faber
Submitted By: Cameron Hunter
A great read full of adventure. A viking’s odyssey full of spectacular moments leaving me hanging on every word.
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Written by: Gareth Glover
Published by: various
Submitted By: Gareth Glover
Hi I wondered if my website covering my publication of nearly 30 original primary sources from the Peninsular war and Waterloo might be mentioned/linked from your site? Including a novel free to download in its entirety!! http://www.garethglovercollection.com/.
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Written by: John Stack
Published by: Harper Collins
Submitted By: JAMES EVES
Atticus is the young captain of the Aquila,the flagship of the attack fleet of the Roman navy.But his commander is a young upstart whose position has been purchased rather than earned.Atticus sails straight into a carefully laid trap.In the battle…
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Written by: GILES KRISTIAN
Published by: Corgi Books
Submitted By: JAMES EVES
Raven:a mysterious young man from England with no memory and a blood-tainted eye has found friendship and purpose amongst a fierce brotherhood of Norse warriors.He has proved himself in battle and is certain now that Viking blood flows in his…
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Written by: Douglas Jackson
Published by: Corgi Books
Submitted By: JAMES EVES
In Southern England,Caratacus,war chief of the Britons,watches from a hilltop as the Roman legions spread across his lands like blood.Among the legions marches Rufus,keeper of the Emperor`s elephant.The Emperor has a very special purpose for Rufus and his elephant in…
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Written by: Giles Kristian
Published by: Bantam Press
Submitted By: Edward Sharman
The second novel in the Raven series is even better than the first. The action is graphic but more small scale, more in your face; the images which Giles paints really do put you into the story. Get this novel…
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