Gate of the Dead

PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!



THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMAN



The third powerful historical adventure novel in the Master of War series sees Thomas Blackstone fighting as a mercenary in the Italian states.



Tuscany, 1358: Thomas Blackstone has built a formidable reputation in exile, fighting as a mercenary amid the ceaseless internecine warring of Italy's City States. But success has bred many enemies, and when a dying man delivers a message recalling him to England, it seems almost certain to be a trap. Yet Blackstone cannot disobey – the summons is at the Queen's demand.



On his journey, Blackstone will brave the terrors of the High Alps in winter, face the Black Prince in tournament, confront the bloody anarchy of a popular revolt and submit to trial by combat.



And every step of the way, he will be shadowed by a notorious assassin with orders to despatch him to Hell.



Reviews for David Gilman

'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri

'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail

'I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell when it came to dramatizing battles, but David Gilman is giving him a real run for his money' Sharon Penman

Heart-pounding action' The Times

'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale' Historical Novel Society



Read the complete epic series

#1 Master of War

#2 Defiant Unto Death

#3 Gate of the Dead

#4 Viper's Blood

#5 Scourge of Wolves

#6 Cross of Fire

#7 Shadow of the Hawk

#8 To Kill A King

#9 Rage of Swords