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War Cry
- Author
- Ian Ross
- Narrator
- Nathaniel Priestley
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 7 December 2023
- Run Time
- 13 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
1265
England has a new master.
Simon de Montfort's victory at the Battle of Lewes has made him king in all but name. He has vowed to restore the rights and liberties of the kingdom, but now even his friends grow wary of his power.
As old alliances break down, new rebellions gather strength. The captive king's supporters muster, vowing to overthrow the new regime.
Meanwhile Adam de Norton, who won the honour of knighthood on the field at Lewes, has reclaimed his ancestral lands. A peaceful and prosperous future lies before him - until he receives a summons he cannot refuse.
War is inevitable. But this time, will Adam be on the winning side?
(c) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Details
- Author
- Ian Ross
- Narrator
- Nathaniel Priestley
- Duration
- 13 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 December 2023
- ISBN
- 9781399708906
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Synopsis
Sir Adam de Norton gained his knighthood and his lands for fighting for de Montfort at Lewes. Now de Montfort calls in that debt and Adam must once more in this gripping historical adventure.1265 England has a new master. Simon de Montfort's victory at the Battle of Lewes has made him king in all but name. He has vowed to restore the rights and liberties of the kingdom, but now even his friends grow wary of his power. As old alliances break down, new rebellions gather strength. The captive king's supporters muster, vowing to overthrow the new regime. Meanwhile Adam de Norton, who won the honour of knighthood on the field at Lewes, has reclaimed his ancestral lands. A peaceful and prosperous future lies before him - until he receives a summons he cannot refuse. War is inevitable. But this time, will Adam be on the winning side?(c) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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