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  • Master of War, Book 1
  • Written by: David Gilman
  • Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
  • Length: 16 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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Master of War

Written by: David Gilman
Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
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England, 1346. For Thomas Blackstone the choice is easy - dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit, or join the king's invasion. As he fights his way across northern France, Blackstone learns the brutal lessons of war. Vastly outnumbered, Edward III's army will finally confront the armoured might of the French nobility on the field of Crécy. It is a battle that will change the history of warfare.
©2013 David Gilman (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd
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"I see flashes of brilliance that surpass Bernard Cornwell" ( The BookBag)
"Page turning novel... a gritty book sparing nothing in its descriptions of the realities of Medieval warfare" ( Daily Mail)

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Character Development lacking

Overall the book is OK to listen too. I just found it fell into too many cliches with the main character. He is the best archer, the best swordsman, understands tactics, strategy, the plague etc etc All despite being a peasant born in feudal England. Lots of great parts.

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