The gripping historical action adventure novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author • A tense and masterfully written family saga from the Number 1 bestselling author • First published under the name Susannah Kells, now revealed to be the pseudonym of Bernard Cornwell and his wife, Judy • Cornwell’s incredible literary talent shines once again in this historical family tale of lover, power, wealth and loyalty • A Global brand – Bernard Cornwell is the author of 50 novels published in 30 countries and in 28 languages: he is the most successful and prolific historical novelist writing today • Bernard Cornwell has sold over 30 Million books around the world • Both novels in the Lazender family chronicle are repackaged as B format paperbacks for the first time Competition: The Last Tudor, A Column of Fire, Wars of the Roses, Wolf of the Plains. Ken Follet, Conn Iggulden, Philippa Gregory, Minette Walters, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster