WARRIORS OF GOD,the second volume of the Hussite Trilogy by Andrzej Sapkowski,author of the bestselling Witcher series,depicts the adventures of Reynevan and his friends in the years 1427-28 as war erupts across Europe. Reynevan begins by hiding away in Bohemia but soon leaves for Silesia,where he carries out dangerous,secret missions entrusted to him by the leaders of the Hussite religion. At the same time he strives to avenge the death of his brother and discover the whereabouts of his beloved. Once again pursued by multiple enemies,Reynevan is constantly getting into and out of trouble. Sapkowski's deftly written novel delivers gripping action full of numerous twists and mysteries,seasoned with elements of magic and Sapkowski's ever-present - and occasionally bawdy - sense of humour. Fans of the Witcher will appreciate the rich panorama of this slice of the Middle Ages.
Publisher: Orion Publishing CoISBN: 9781473226180Number of pages: 656Weight: 480 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 40 mm
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Sapkowski's love for the period is clear as he touches on notorious historical events and figures,including the Defenestration of Prague and printing press inventor Johannes Gutenberg. The carefully painted landscapes and intricate politics,meanwhile,effortlessly draw readers into Reinmar's life and times. This is historical fantasy done rightA ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit,bursting at the seams with sex,death,magic and madness
Andrzej Sapkowski
A bestselling Polish fantasy writer,Andrzej Sapkowski is best-known for his series The Witcher. Novels in the Witcher pentalogy are,in order,Blood of Elves, Time of Contempt,Baptism of Fire,The Tower of Swallows and Lady of the Lake. There are also a number of short stories set in the same world,collected in Sword of Destiny and The Last Wish.
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