SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA SHARPE BOOKS GOLD CROWN AWARD
The thrilling new series from the bestselling author of the 'Outlaw Chronicles'. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.
AFTER THE TUDORS CAME THE STUARTS . . .
London, Winter 1670.
Holcroft Blood has entered the employ of the Duke of Buckingham, one of the most powerful men in the kingdom after the king. It is here that his education really begins. With a gift for numbers and decoding ciphers, Holcroft soon proves invaluable to the Duke, but when he's pushed into a betrayal he risks everything for revenge.
His father, Colonel Thomas Blood, has fallen on hard times. A man used to fighting, he lives by his wits and survives by whatever means necessary. When he's asked to commit treason by stealing the crown jewels, he puts himself and his family in a dangerous situation - one that may end at the gallows.
As the machinations of powerful men plot to secure the country's future, both father and son must learn what it is to survive in a more dangerous battlefield than war - the court of King Charles II.
'Instantly engaging' The Sunday Times
'[An] entertaining adventure' Daily Express
'Utterly delicious' The History Girls, Books of the Year Angus Donald was born in China in 1965 and educated at Marlborough College and Edinburgh University. For over twenty years he was a journalist in Hong Kong, India, Afghanistan and London. He now works and lives in Kent with his wife and two children. The new historical series from the bestselling author of the Outlaw Chronicles. SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA SHARPE BOOKS GOLD CROWN AWARD Angus Donald's Outlaw Chronicles have sold over 150,000 copies Based on historical fact. Angus Donald is distantly related to Holcroft and Col. Thomas Blood An exciting new series for fans of WOLF HALL, THE TUDORS and VERSAILLES Set in 1670-1671 during the reign of King Charles II. BLOOD'S GAME is the first of a trilogy featuring Col. Thomas Blood, ex-Parliamentarian soldier turned rascal for hire, and his son, Holcroft Great historical detail and looks at a period of history that people are interested in but which hasn't been as widely explored as the Tudor dynasty. This is looking at the Stuart reign Main narrative includes a heist to steal the crown jewels!
