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Knight's Shadow

The Greatcoats Book 2 by the author of THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN
By Sebastien de Castell
Series: The Greatcoats
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Knight's Shadow is the gripping second instalment in the Greatcoats series by Sebastien de Castell, blending swordplay and intrigue. In a kingdom on the brink of collapse, Falcio val Mond and his fellow Greatcoats navigate perilous challenges, military machinations, and political betrayal. As they fight to restore justice, they confront battles that test their courage and loyalty to the limits in a vibrant fantasy setting.
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If you enjoy tales filled with swashbuckling action, charismatic characters, and intriguing political drama set in a fantastical world, this book may appeal to you. It's ideal for those who love a mix of swordplay, magic, and a gripping plot with twists and turns that keep the stakes high throughout.

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The second in the acclaimed GREATCOATS series: 'Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%' Library Journal

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Knight's Shadow by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio Val Mond as he completes the final task given to him by the late King Paelis: he has found the King's Charoites, or at least one of them. However, his quest is far from over. Alongside Kest and Brasti, he must protect a girl from those determined to see her dead.

That task would be simple enough if not for the renegade Knights and the legendary Dashini assassins standing in their way. Add to that the power-hungry Dukes, desperate to cling to their authority at any cost, and Trin, the merciless daughter of the ruthless Duke of Rijou and the cruel Duchess of Hervor, who aspires to be Queen of Tristia. Complicating matters further is the fact that the heir to the throne is only thirteen years old, and Falcio himself is battling the poison slowly killing him.

And then there is the Greatcoat's Lament...

"Sebastien, write faster!" John Gwynne, author of the award-winning series The Faithful and the Fallen

"These books are just joyous—first-rate fiction, first-rate adventure, first-rate full stop." Conn Iggulden, author of The Golden Age series

"I honestly have fallen so in love with this series" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Truly a masterpiece of storytelling" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Greatcoats

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  • Knight's Shadow
    Knight's Shadow by Sebastien de Castell follows Falcio Val Mond as he completes the final task given to him by the late King Paelis: he has found the King's Charoites, or at least one of them. However, his quest is far from over. Alongside Kest and Brasti, he must protect a girl from those determined to see her dead. That...
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  • Tyrant's Throne
    Would you - could you? - uphold the law at the cost of those you love? 'First-rate fiction, first rate adventure, first rate full stop' - Sunday Times bestseller Conn Iggulden. Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead King's dream: soon, Aline will take the throne and restore the rule of...
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  • Saint's Blood
    How do you kill a Saint? Falcio, Brasti, and Kest are about to find out, as someone is doing just that, and they've started with a friend. The Dukes were already looking for ways to weasel out of their promise to put Aline on her father's throne. However, with Saints turning up dead, rumours are spreading that the Gods themselves...
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    When every noble is a tyrant and every knight is a thug, the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade. Shortlisted for the David Gemmell Award and the Goodreads Choice Award! The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all... or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike....
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Knight's Shadow by Sebastien de Castell is praised for its heart-wrenching moments, explosive action, and dark humour, putting readers on the edge of their seats. Critics highlight its captivating drama, intricate betrayals, and elevated intensity compared to the previous book. The book's brilliant dialogue, thrilling twists, and remarkable sword-fighting scenes affirm its status as a must-read in historical fantasy, solidifying de Castell's reputation beyond a single hit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782066781

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jo Fletcher Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 624

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sebastien de Castell Series: The Greatcoats

About the Author

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realised how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way.

Sebastien's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series The Greatcoats was shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy, the Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His YA fantasy series Spellslinger was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and is published in more than a dozen languages.

Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats.

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