A World on Fire
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Publishing Details
A World on Fire
By (Author) James Heneage
Quercus Publishing
Quercus Publishing
30th May 2019
30th May 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical adventure fiction
War, combat and military adventure fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
384
Width 128mm, Height 199mm, Spine 26mm
272g
Description
Their revolution would ignite a continent...
An epic novel set during one of the most savage and dramatic moments in European history.Greece, 1824In 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 Pasha of Egypt, to invade. Burning everything in his path, he is on the point of victory. Only the intervention of the Great Powers of France, Russia and Britain can save Greece.Hara, young daughter of a Maniot chief, is the fearless symbol of her people's spirit. When she rescues Greek Prince Tzanis from a shipwreck, on his way to deliver secret gold for the revolution, they fall in love but are forced apart by events.Yet a shared resolve to wreak vengeance on Turkish rule unites them again, and their heroism and sacrifice will ultimately inspire an unlikely band of men and women to join them in rescuing Greece. Will their plan to involve the Great Powers succeed before Greece is destroyed by fire'Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life' - Kate MosseReviews
A dramatic read from the very outset - Simon Scarrow on BY BLOOD DIVIDED
Fascinating - The TimesWonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life - Kate Mosse on BY BLOOD DIVIDEDA gripping, epic tale set against a broad and breath-taking canvas. Do not miss this compelling page-turner' Alison Weir on BY BLOOD DIVIDEDAuthor Bio
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.
