David Gilman is one of two authors I'll put other books down to read. Rage of Swords is no exception. It has all the action and adventure you could want in an historical fiction novel. I eagerly await the next Blackstone novel. He cannot write them fast enough.

Fans of David Gilman will not be disappointed. He remains one of the country’s foremost masters of historical fiction.
Unlike many who are stuck in the Ancient Rome genre his Master of War novels are based in fourteenth century Europe. In itself a refreshing change
Whilst I would recommend reading the novels in chronological order you dip in and out as each novel works as a standalone

I have found with this series of David Gilman books and his main character, Thomas Blackstone, it’s almost like being in reality TV than reading a historical novel such is the way you get immersed in the whole storyline and action. The Master of War books, for me, are a masterpiece in historical fiction.

An excellent story about Thomas Blackstone (the Master of War) and his son Henry in Europe in the 1300s. Good character development, good plot pace and plenty of action. You get a real sense of how brutal the battles were during this period and how loyalties could change quickly. A good story about soldiers trying to do the right thing under very difficult circumstances. An excellent read.

I have reviewed this title for book recommendation and sales site LoveReading.co.uk. It has been chosen as a book of the month and a star book.

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