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A Winter War
Series: The Sarmatian Trilogy
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A disgraced warrior must navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Roman Empire, in the first of a new trilogy set in the second century AD, from the author of Smile of the Wolf.
A disgraced warrior must navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Roman Empire, in the first of a new trilogy set in the second century AD, from the author of Smile of the Wolf.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION GOLD CROWN AWARD 2022.
A disgraced warrior must navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Roman Empire, in the first of a trilogy set in the second century AD from the author of Smile of the Wolf.
AD173. The Danube has frozen. On its far banks gather the clans of Sarmatia. Winter-starved, life ebbing away on a barren plain of ice and snow, to survive they must cross the river's frozen waters.
There's just one thing in their way. Across the ice lies the Roman Empire, and deployed in front of them, one of its legions.
The Sarmatians are proud, cast as if from the ice itself. After decades of warfare they are the only tribe still fighting the Romans. They have broken legions in battle before. They will do so again.
They charge...
Sarmatian warrior Kai awakes on a bloodied battlefield, his only company the dead. The disgrace of his defeat compounded by his survival, Kai must now navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Empire, for Rome hasn't finished with Kai or the Sarmatians yet.
Reviews for Tim Leach:
'Roman military adventure at its best. Ranks with the best historical fiction available today.' Simon Turney
'The characters feel rounded and real, and the Sarmatians' attempts to keep their world alive are heartbreaking.' The Times
'Tim Leach writes beautifully. Lyrical and thoughtful.' For Winter Nights
'Recommended.' Historical Novel Society
'Magnificent.' Historia
'A poetic, absorbing narrative.' Sunday Times
'Brilliantly atmospheric, utterly compelling and beautifully written.' Caroline Lea
'The storytelling is rich with imagery. It deserves huge success.' David Gilman
Series: The Sarmatian Trilogy
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A Winter War
SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION GOLD CROWN AWARD 2022. A disgraced warrior must navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Roman Empire, in the first of a trilogy set in the second century AD from the author of Smile of the Wolf. AD173. The Danube has frozen. On its far banks gather the clans of...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iron Way
A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second book in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his people's lives with a pledge to...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iron Way
A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his peoples' lives with a pledge to serve...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Hollow Throne
The unmissable conclusion to Tim Leach's critically acclaimed historical adventure series set in the Roman Empire. AD 180. Vindolanda, Britannia. Sarmatian warrior Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, struggle for survival in unfamiliar lands north of the Wall, living just beyond the reach of Rome. When an old enemy takes control of the Votadini’s hated foes, a confederation of...HardbackSold Out
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The book A Winter War by Tim Leach is praised for its atmospheric and compelling nature, with beautifully crafted prose. It is noted for capturing the essence of Roman military adventure, standing out as exceptional historical fiction. Reviewers commend the realistic and rounded characters, highlighting the poignant struggle of the Sarmatians to preserve their world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781800242883
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Tim Leach is a graduate of the Warwick Writing Programme, where he now teaches as an Assistant Professor. His first novel, The Last King of Lydia, was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
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The Iron Way
A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second book in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his people's lives with a pledge to...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iron Way
A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his peoples' lives with a pledge to serve...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Hollow Throne
The unmissable conclusion to Tim Leach's critically acclaimed historical adventure series set in the Roman Empire. AD 180. Vindolanda, Britannia. Sarmatian warrior Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, struggle for survival in unfamiliar lands north of the Wall, living just beyond the reach of Rome. When an old enemy takes control of the Votadini’s hated foes, a confederation of...HardbackSold Out
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