Questo autore scozzese è un lettore e scrittore devoto di narrativa storica. La sua fascinazione per il passato, innescata da visite a rovine romane e siti antichi, alimenta la sua narrazione immersiva. Trasporta i lettori nei mondi del tardo Impero Romano, di Bisanzio, della Grecia Classica e dell'Età del Bronzo. I suoi romanzi sono caratterizzati da una ricca attenzione ai dettagli storici e ambientazioni evocative.
Set against a backdrop of impending chaos in Byzantium, a lone hero known as the Haga emerges as the empire's last hope. As a falcon departs and a mountain lion approaches, the tension escalates, hinting at a clash of forces that threatens to destabilize the realm. The narrative promises a gripping tale of courage, duty, and the struggle for survival as the protagonist faces overwhelming odds to protect the empire from destruction.
THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION BASED ON THE POPULAR VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE. They call her misthios--mercenary--and she will take what she is owed. Kassandra was raised by her parents to be fierce and uncaring, the ideal Spartan child, destined for greatness. But when a terrible tragedy leaves her stranded on the isle of Kephallonia, near Greece, she decides to find work as a mercenary, away from the constraints of Sparta. Many years later, Kassandra is plagued by debt and living under the shadow of a tyrant when a mysterious stranger offers her a deal: assassinate the Wolf, a renowned Spartan general, and he will wipe her debt clean. The offer is simple, but the task is not, as she will need to infiltrate the war between Athens and Sparta to succeed. Kassandra's odyssey takes her behind enemy lines and among uncertain allies. A web of conspiracy threatens her life, and she must cut down the enemies that surround her to get to the truth. Luckily, a Spartan's blade is always sharp.
Get ready for Odyssey: journey deeper in the world of Assassin's Creed in the official novel of the highly anticipated new game, coming October 2018.Greece, 5th century BCE. Kassandra is a mercenary of Spartan blood, sentenced to death by her family, cast out into exile. Now she will embark on an epic journey to become a legendary hero - and uncover the truth about her mysterious lineage.The Assassin's Creed novels have sold more than 1 million copies around the world, gaining almost 30,000 4 and 5 star reviews. See what readers are already saying about the series that lets you dive deeper into the world behind the highly acclaimed video game series:'A brilliant read' *****'I love this book' *****'Original and unique' *****'A brilliant accompaniment to the games' *****New Feature Information0
Řecko, 5. století před naším letopočtem. Kassandra je žoldačka spartské krve, odsouzená na smrt vlastní rodinou a poslaná do exilu. Nyní se vydává na epickou výpravu, aby se stala legendární hrdinkou – a odhalila pravdu o svém tajuplném původu.
