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Written and read by Neil Oliver
In 15th century Constantinople, young Prince Constantine, heir to the Byzantine throne, is left permanently crippled when he saves the beautiful Princess Yaminah from falling to her death in the Hagia Sofia. Meanwhile in Scotland, John Grant, a young man with unusual abilities, is rescued from certain death by a formidable Moorish warrior whose own life was once saved by John’s father.
Unbeknown to them, John Grant and Prince Constantine share a unique connection – a connection that lies at the very centre of their beings. When fate orchestrates that their paths should cross, the repercussions will be felt across the continents.
(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
In 15th century Constantinople, young Prince Constantine, heir to the Byzantine throne, is left permanently crippled when he saves the beautiful Princess Yaminah from falling to her death in the Hagia Sofia. Meanwhile in Scotland, John Grant, a young man with unusual abilities, is rescued from certain death by a formidable Moorish warrior whose own life was once saved by John’s father.
Unbeknown to them, John Grant and Prince Constantine share a unique connection – a connection that lies at the very centre of their beings. When fate orchestrates that their paths should cross, the repercussions will be felt across the continents.
(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
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Reviews
'Impeccably researched - of course! - and deeply enjoyable. Goes down in a big, delicious gulp of action and mystery, with a taste of romance'
A rich narrative and scintillating storyline inspired by real historical characters
This is an impressive debut novel... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Fiction and History genres
A colourful, highly enjoyable tale of very different lives united by the unanticipated twists and turns of fate
A rip-roaring story . . . a full-blown, swaggering epic with a hint of magical realism and a plot with plenty of twists and intrigue
'Ambition on an historic scale'