A World on Fire, 9781786480200
Paperback
Revolution, love, and fire forge a nation’s destiny in Greece.

A World on Fire

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    29 May 2019

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Summary

A Blaze of Freedom: Love and War in Revolutionary Greece

Their revolution would ignite a continent…

An epic novel set during one of the most savage and dramatic moments in European history.

Greece, 1824

In the wild south, the people of the Mani have risen up against four hundred years of Ottoman rule. But initial triumph leads to bitter feuding among the Greek victors and the Sultan sends his vassal, Ibrahim …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786480200
ISBN-10:1786480204
Author:James Heneage
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:Quercus Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:29 May 2019
Weight:272g
Dimensions:199mm x 128mm x 26mm
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Critics Review

Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life– Kate Mosse

A dramatic read from the very outset - Simon Scarrow on BY BLOOD DIVIDED

Fascinating - The Times

Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life - Kate Mosse on BY BLOOD DIVIDED

A gripping, epic tale set against a broad and breath-taking canvas. Do not miss this compelling page-turner’ Alison Weir on BY BLOOD DIVIDED

About The Author

James Heneage

James Heneage is the founder of the Ottakars chain of bookshops and the co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He has been fascinated by history, in particular Byzantine history, since a child. He now lives part of the year in the Peloponnese, where he has written much of his fiction to date. Otherwise he lives near Salisbury with his wife and family.

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