Vintaine

Pre-order the first book in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'His best book yet. A cracking read in the best style of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell, this will delight existing fans and bring many more to the fold' - Manda scott 1346. France. King Edward III is restless. Despite earlier victories the French crown remains intact. Determined to bring France under his own rule, Edward has devised a new plan of attack – one which he believes will finally bring the French army to its knees: a final, cataclysmic battle ... Berenger Fripper, Vintener of a pox-ridden mob of sixteen who make up the Vintaine of Sir John de Sully, storms the beaches of Normandy to bring victory to their king. But the French are nowhere to be seen… And so Berenger leads his Vintaine through France and onward to battle - the Battle of Crécy – one which will both bond and break his men and be a decisive turning point in the Hundred Years' War. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

The second book in the action-packed Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'Classic Jecks - and that's as good as it gets!' - SUSANNA GREGORY 1346. Calais. Berenger Fripper and the men of his Vintaine are stationed near the ancient port, a French city under English siege. They are here to capture the city and use it as a staging-post for future incursions into France. But with the French army and Genoese mercenaries all about them, and trouble brewing among the unit, Berenger must keep a calm head. Someone in the Vintaine is leaking vital information to the French, jeopardizing not only the safety of his men but also the future of the war, and Berenger must find out who before it's too late. When the Vintaine is attacked at sea and captured by the Genoese it looks as though their luck has run out. Can Berenger defeat the enemies that surround him and keep the English victorious? Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'Mr Jecks is a sublime story teller and is a match for the Cornwells, Scarrows and Igguldons of the literary world!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Excellent! Could not put this book down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Magical writing! The depth of feeling injected into his battle scenes is frighteningly lifelike.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Yet another masterpiece!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ' An Outstanding Epic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Jecks is a master of the period .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

The third book in the thrilling Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'Compellingly brought to life - both bloody reality and glorious courage"' - JULIAN STOCKWIN France, 1356. Ten years have passed since the battle of Crécy, and the English fighters are still abroad, laying siege to cities, towns and villages. Meanwhile the Prince of Wales raids across the continent to draw King John into a battle for sovereignty over all France. Berenger Fripper, having lost everything during the plague, is now captain of a company of mercenaries, but treachery and deceit dog him when his travels with the company lead him to Uzerche. When his path crosses that of Prince Edward and his men as they embark on their latest chevauchée to bring death and disaster to the King of France's subjects, Berenger is again enlisted as Vintener under Sir John de Sully. Berenger leads the Vintaine into a new struggle. Can the English defeat the much larger French army, or will they find themselves finally overcome when their weary feet bring them at last to the field of battle near Poitiers… 'Fantastic read! I lived every emotion with Berenger' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Excellent!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Fantastic read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A very enjoyable romp through English History!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review ' Don't miss this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Jecks is a master of the period .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

Preorder the BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters fighting their way through the bloody wreckage of a failing kingdom. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully's Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review