{"product_id":"son-of-the-morning-banners-of-blood-1","title":"Son of the Morning (Banners of Blood 1)","description":"Review\n\nSFX FIVE STAR RECOMMENDATION - SON OF THE MORNING is a smart, gripping historical fantasy ― SFX\n\nA triumphant combination of great characters and an epic - yet not too sprawling - plot....a vivid and realistic story that, once you're in, you'll find it hard to leave ― Fantasy Faction\n\nWhat the author has accomplished here is nothing short of remarkable, providing a rich window into an alternative history that hits all the right notes and doesn't alienate those without a deep knowledge of historical happenings ― SF BOOK\n\nThis is fast-paced and absorbing but most of all it is as visual as a richly coloured medieval tapestry packed with detail ― We Love This Book\n\nIt is a novel that demands to be read ― Fantasy Book Review\n\nExpertly written, highly detailed and vividly imagined, this is an outstanding work of historical fiction\/alternate history which pulled me in with its prose and story from page 1 ― Grim Dark Fantasy Reader\n\nProduct Description\n\nLauded by fellow authors, a five star 'SFX recommends' title, adored by the bloggers, Mark Alder's debut novel of angels, demons, kings and the Hundred Years War marks the beginning of a hugely exciting new series.\n\nEdward III stands in a burnt English church, destroyed in a French raid. A raid on his land, a raid on him. He is in debt and surrounded by doubters, only victory against France will save his throne.\n\nBut Philip of Valois can put 50,000 men in the field. He has sent his priests to summon the very angels themselves to fight for France. Edward could call on God for aid but he is a usurper. What if God truly is on the side of the French?\n\nBut for a price, Edward could open the gates of Hell and take an unholy war to France ...\n\nMark Alder has brought the epic fantasy of George R.R. Martin to the vivid historical adventure of Bernard Cornwell and has a created a fantasy that will sweep you to a new vision of the Hundred Years War.\n\nBook Description\n\nThe Hundred Years War rages, and angels and demons stalk the earth. The beginning of an acclaimed new series for fans of George R.R. Martin and Bernard Cornwell alike.\n\nAbout the Author\n\nMark Alder is the pseudonym for fantasy author M.D. Lachlan. A journalist who has written for several national papers, he lives in Brighton with his family.","brand":"smeikalbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39731754270805,"sku":"9780575115163N","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/5cee21e7-d69e-4eef-bce6-9372a18d9b55.jpg?v=1644297973","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/son-of-the-morning-banners-of-blood-1","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}