Descrizione
In the midst of battle in August 1689, the atmosphere is charged with tension as the English army tightens its grip on the last strongholds. As the chaos of war rages on, the struggle for power reveals the fragility of loyalties and the depth of ambition among those embroiled in the fight. Soldiers are driven not only by duty but by personal vendettas, friendships, and the relentless desire for survival.
Angus Donald crafts a narrative that vividly depicts the brutal reality of the battlefield, where moral dilemmas challenge the very essence of honor. Characters become intertwined in a web of deceit and camaraderie, each making choices that will shape their fates. As the shadows of betrayal loom, alliances are tested, and the thirst for victory blurs the line between right and wrong.
Amidst the strategic maneuvers and bloodshed, the novel explores the human condition, illustrating how war can strip away the veneer of civilization, revealing the raw instincts that lie beneath. As the story unfolds, every confrontation holds the potential for both glory and ruin, leaving readers captivated by the relentless quest for domination and the haunting echoes of sacrifice.
Angus Donald crafts a narrative that vividly depicts the brutal reality of the battlefield, where moral dilemmas challenge the very essence of honor. Characters become intertwined in a web of deceit and camaraderie, each making choices that will shape their fates. As the shadows of betrayal loom, alliances are tested, and the thirst for victory blurs the line between right and wrong.
Amidst the strategic maneuvers and bloodshed, the novel explores the human condition, illustrating how war can strip away the veneer of civilization, revealing the raw instincts that lie beneath. As the story unfolds, every confrontation holds the potential for both glory and ruin, leaving readers captivated by the relentless quest for domination and the haunting echoes of sacrifice.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
400 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
ott 18, 2018
Editore
Zaffre Books
ISBN-10
1785767453
ISBN-13
9781785767456