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White Knight/Black Swan
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See moreA stunning, long-lost and highly sought-after crime novel by the legendary David Gemmell returns to print after twenty-five years.
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David Gemmell was the number one fantasy and historical novelist until his death in 2006. A regular Sunday Times bestseller and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels, his influence on the genre, and through the David Gemmell Legend awards.
White Knight/Black Swan was David Gemmell's crime thriller debut, first published under a pseudonym in 1993 and long out of print, highly sought-after by readers. Re-edited and republished under his own name, it's a must-read for fans of his heroic and powerful style.
An action-filled story set in working-class London in the 1980s, Jardine is a bouncer and gang enforcer with a heart of gold. To protect a friend, he goes up against an Irishman demanding protection money, only to realise too late that they work for the same employer.
One act of kindness will lead to murder, betrayal, blackmail, and some long-hidden secrets...
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White Knight/Black Swan by David Gemmell is praised for its masterful plotting and compelling character development. The characters are so vividly portrayed that readers find themselves emotionally invested in their struggles and successes. Additionally, it's celebrated for its exceptional storytelling, keeping readers engaged throughout.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781473219984
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
David Andrew Gemmell (1948-2006) was the UK's number one fantasy author, penning more than 30 novels since his writing career began in 1984. The author of the ground-breaking Legend as well as the Drenai novels, the Rigante series, the Troy sequence and the hit Jon Shannow sequence, he is one of the most influential novelists in the genre,
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