Description
Discover 'A Winter War', a gripping historical novel set in the second century AD, perfect for fans of epic sagas and determined warriors. In this stunning tale by the acclaimed author of Smile of the Wolf, our protagonist, Kai, a disgraced Sarmatian warrior, must confront his past on a frozen battlefield where honour and shame intertwine. The harsh winter of AD173 forces the clans of Sarmatia to unite against the might of the Roman Empire, as they prepare to cross the treacherous Danube River. This trade paperback, published by Bloomsbury in 2022, invites readers to explore themes of loyalty, survival, and courage amidst adversity. As petty feuds dissolve in the face of survival, the Sarmatians, the last tribe to defy Rome, stand ready to reclaim their honour in a battle that could define their fate. With rich, poetic prose that echoes the best of historical literature and captures the essence of the age, 'A Winter War' brings to life the indomitable spirit of these fierce warriors. Dive into this captivating narrative that has garnered critical acclaim—perfect for anyone interested in historical fiction, battle stories, and character-driven storytelling. Order your copy today for an immersive reading experience that transports you to a time when survival was a fight on every front.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800242883
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
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.
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.
Petty feuds have been cast aside, six thousand heavy cavalry marshalled. Will it be enough? For 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.
PRAISE FOR SMILE OF THE WOLF-
'Superb... This is a thoughtful, literary take on a world that is more often depicted in a boy's adventure way. The focus in Leach's book is not on the fighting, but on the strange, inescapable logic that makes the fighting inevitable' The Times, Book of the Year
'A poetic, absorbing narrative with many of the same qualities as the medieval Icelandic sagas that it echoes and reimagines' Sunday Times, Book of the Year
'Smile of the Wolf
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800242883
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
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.
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.
Petty feuds have been cast aside, six thousand heavy cavalry marshalled. Will it be enough? For 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.
PRAISE FOR SMILE OF THE WOLF-
'Superb... This is a thoughtful, literary take on a world that is more often depicted in a boy's adventure way. The focus in Leach's book is not on the fighting, but on the strange, inescapable logic that makes the fighting inevitable' The Times, Book of the Year
'A poetic, absorbing narrative with many of the same qualities as the medieval Icelandic sagas that it echoes and reimagines' Sunday Times, Book of the Year
'Smile of the Wolf