The Dead Men

Name: The Dead Men
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838953447
Price: 49.99 NZD
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By J. C. Harvey

Series: Fiskardo's War

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Summary

The Dead Men by J. C. Harvey is a gripping general fiction narrative that delves into historical intricacies and personal vendettas. Set against a backdrop of mystery and intrigue, the story weaves through the lives of characters entwined by fate and circumstance, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for truth. As tensions rise, each character's decisions ripple through the fabric of their world, driving the plot towards an unforgettable climax.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical narratives blended with dark intrigue and complex characters. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period, it weaves a gripping tale of survival, moral dilemmas, and the quest for redemption. Perfect for readers who appreciate richly detailed settings and stories that delve into the human condition.

The Dead Men - the sequel to The Silver Wolf - picks up Jack Fiskardo's story as he returns to Germany in 1630 with the invading Swedish army. Friends and enemies, old and new, await him - but so does the relentless fulfilment of Jack's own destiny, and with it, an almost impossible choice.

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Summer 1630. The Swedish army is fighting its way down through Germany, with Jack Fiskardo and his company of scouts, or 'discoverers', engaged in guerrilla warfare ahead of the main advance.

There are new allies to be made, new perils to overcome, new enemies to outwit, and new adventures to pursue. But there is also a fortune for the taking, a mystery to be solved, and a destiny to fulfil—one that will see Jack brought face-to-face at last with his sworn enemy, Carlo Fantom.

In the wintry forests of Bohemia, that destiny will present Jack with an almost impossible choice—does he pursue his final vengeance, or does he turn aside to help a child as helpless as he once was himself?

The Dead Men by J. C. Harvey takes you on a riveting journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and the ultimate test of loyalty and courage.

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The Dead Men by J. C. Harvey is praised for its vivid storytelling and gripping narrative, with critics highlighting Harvey's confident handling of the material. It offers a vibrant and compelling tale set in 17th Century Europe, appealing to fans of historical fiction and those following Jack Fiskardo's adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838953447

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 945g

Pages: 608

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction J. C. Harvey Literary Fiction Series: Fiskardo's War

About the Author

J. C. Harvey is the fiction pen-name for Jacky Colliss Harvey. After studying English at Cambridge, and History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, Jacky worked in museum publishing for twenty years, first at the National Portrait Gallery and then at the Royal Collection Trust, where she set up the Trust's first commercial publishing programme. The extraordinary history of the Thirty Years War (1618-48) and of 17th-century Europe has been an obsession of hers for as long as she can remember. She made her fiction debut with THE SILVER WOLF in 2022, a historical novel described by Tracy Chevalier as 'superb storytelling'.

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