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The Green Count

Series: Chivalry
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In The Green Count by Christian Cameron, readers are immersed into a gripping medieval adventure and battle narrative. The story follows the character Sir William Gold as he embarks on a perilous journey fraught with political intrigue, loyalty testing, and intense skirmishes. Rich with historical detail, the book masterfully blends elements of crime and thriller, offering a thrilling exploration of honour and survival in turbulent times.
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You might enjoy this if you're intrigued by historical adventures that weave suspenseful and thrilling crime elements into a rich tapestry of medieval settings. Fans of meticulously detailed battle scenes, strategic warfare, and the complexities of medieval politics may find themselves captivated by the author's ability to blend historical authenticity with gripping storytelling.

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Famagusta, November 1365. The world teeters on the brink of bloody political upheaval . . . and Sir William Gold is caught right in the thick of it.

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One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world - Ben Kane

After the bloody trials of Alexandria, Sir William Gold is readying for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to ease the burden on his soul. He hopes, too, that the Holy City might allow his relationship with Emile, cousin of the Green Count of Savoy, to develop.

But the Roman Emperor of Constantinople has been taken hostage by an unknown enemy, and the Green Count is vital to the rescue effort. It is up to Sir William to secure his support, but he soon finds that his past, and his relationship with Emile, might have repercussions he had not foreseen...

Suddenly thrust onto the stage of international politics, Sir William finds himself tangled in a web of plots, intrigue and murder. He must hold true to his chivalric principles, and to his knights, if he is to save the Emperor and survive to tell the tale.

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  • The Green Count
    One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world - Ben Kane After the bloody trials of Alexandria, Sir William Gold is readying for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to ease the burden on his soul. He hopes, too, that the Holy City might allow his relationship with Emile, cousin of the Green Count of Savoy, to develop. But the...
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The Green Count by Christian Cameron is praised for its vibrant portrayal of 14th-century European and Asian politics, combined with thrilling action. Reviewers highlight Cameron's mastery in crafting detailed battle scenes, immersing readers in vivid depictions of historical intrigue and power struggles. His storytelling is lauded as engaging and powerful, placing readers directly in the midst of the unfolding drama.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409172802

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 334g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Christian Cameron is a writer and military historian. He participates in re-enacting and experimental archaeology, teaches armoured fighting and historical swordsmanship, and takes his vacations with his family visiting battlefields, castles and cathedrals. He lives in Toronto and is busy writing his next novel.

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