The Dead Men

by J. C. Harvey

Overview

‘A vivid, gripping story, beautifully handled, with a gem on every page’ – Tracy Chevalier

‘Once again J.C. Harvey has cleared the high bar in historical fiction by a mile.’ S. W. Perry

Summer 1630. The Swedish army is fighting its way down through Germany, with Jack Fiskardo and his company of scouts, or 'discoverers', fighting the guerrilla war ahead of the main advance. There are new allies to be made, new perils to overcome, new enemies to outwit and new adventures to pursue; but there is also a fortune for the taking, a mystery to be solved, and a destiny to fulfil - one that will see Jack brought face-to-face at last with his sworn enemy, Carlo Fantom.

And in the wintry forests of Bohemia, that destiny will present Jack with an almost impossible choice - does he pursue his final vengeance, or does he turn aside, to help a child as helpless as he once was himself?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838953478
Publisher:	Atlantic Books
Publication date:	08/20/2024
Series:	Fiskardo's War , #2
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

J. C. Harvey is the fiction pen-name for Jacky Colliss Harvey, who has written such nonfiction titles as Red: A History of the Redhead and The Animal's Companion. The extraordinary history of the Thirty Years War (1618-48) and of 17th-century Europe has been an obsession of hers for as long as she can remember. The Silver Wolf was her fiction debut.

Editorial Reviews

"Follows directly from the author’s excellent first novel, The Silver Wolf. . . . With a taut plot and strong believable characters, the story races along. . . . I can’t wait for the next in this excellent series. Recommended." —Historical Novel Society

Praise forThe Silver Wolf:

"This is superb storytelling. Harvey handles a huge cast of characters and a mountain of research with enviable confidence, and gives us a gift of a hero. I am completely invested in Jack Fiskardo now, and will eagerly follow him through many more battles and beds, murders and mayhem, to reach his nemesis. Readers everywhere are in for a treat!" - Tracy Chevalier

"A powerfully impressive debut. Multi-layered, compelling and intriguing, The Silver Wolf draws us into the murky underbelly of Europe's Thirty Years' War. Gripping stuff! - Minette Walters

"Marvellous [...] intelligently written romp through history" - Sara Boorman, NB Magazine

"With a huge cast of characters and great storytelling, this is epic, action-packed historical fiction." - Choice, Choice Outstanding - S. W. Perry

"[An] exciting fictional debut. . . . With a taut plot and strong characters, this is much more than a simple story of vengeance. This is the first book in a series which follows the young man’s development from harbour rat to leader of men, and the effect he has on the people he encounters in his quest. Fast-paced and exciting, this is a very welcome addition to the genre. I can’t wait for the next instalment. Brilliant and highly recommended." —Historical Novel Society

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