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The Durbar's Apprentice

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Set in 17th century northern Nigeria, The Durbar's Apprentice follows a Durbar warrior and his young apprentice as they investigate the suspicious death of a royal messenger. Their journey tests their loyalty and courage amid a backdrop of political intrigue and looming conflict between rival kingdoms.
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Set in 17th century northern Nigeria, a royal messenger has died under suspicious circumstances. Tasked with investigating the death, a Durbar warrior and his young apprentice must endure trials of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, the stakes rise higher. Their success is crucial to prevent the bitter rivalry between two kingdoms from descending into a bloody war.

The Durbar's Apprentice explores themes of courage, duty, and the fine line between peace and conflict in a vividly historical setting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781947041868

Publisher: Running Wild, LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Wild Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 318

About the Author

Remington Blackstaff was born in Nigeria and moved to the United Kingdom with his family at a young age. He was bitten by the martial arts bug in childhood and studied several disciplines into adulthood. Despite his obsession with fight choreography, he set aside any dreams of becoming a stuntman to study medicine at Royal Free and University College Medical School. Remington currently practices medicine in London, where he lives with his wife and son. He remains obsessed with martial arts, rugby, and cinema. The Durbar's Apprentice is his debut novel.

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