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Blood and Steel
The Champion book 1
by David Pilling.
(Historical Fiction)
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“I am En Pascal of Valencia, the Adalid, the Champion, the Leader of Hosts, and this is my tale…”
1296 AD: the whole of Western Europe trembles on the brink of war. South of the Pyrenees, the Christian and Moorish kingdoms fight and scheme against each for control of Hispania. To the north, the rival kings of England and France feverishly enlist allies as they battle for supremacy on the Continent. Even as the armies clash, spies and double agents fight their own bloody war in the shadows.
From the safety of old age, En Pascal of Valencia recalls his own exploits in this brutal and treacherous era. As a poor country knight of Aragon, he sets out from home to restore the glory of his famous grandfather, known as the Knight of the Falcon. After winning fame in battle against the Moors, he is forced into exile. With just one loyal servant for company, Pascal is forced to carve out a new life as a mercenary on the battlefields of Aquitaine and Flanders. There he will find love, fame and endless danger…
The CHAMPION (I): BLOOD AND STEEL is the latest historical fiction thriller by David Pilling, author of the Leader of Battles series, Caesar’s Sword, The White Hawk, Longsword and many more novels and short stories.
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THE CHAMPION follows the adventures of En Pascal of Valencia, a Spanish mercenary who carves a path through the war-torn kingdoms of 13th century Europe. From the refuge of old age, he tells the tale of his bloody and turbulent life:
“I am En Pascal of Valencia, the Adalid, the Champion, the Leader of Hosts, and this is my tale…”
BLOOD AND STEEL begins in 1296. Christendom is on the brink of war. Beyond the Pyrenees, Christians and Moors fight and scheme plot each for control of Hispania. To the north, the kings of England and France battle for supremacy on the Continent. Even as armies clash, spies and double agents fight their own deadly war in the shadows.Pascal sets out to win glory in battle. He is betrayed and forced to flee his homeland. With just one servant, he goes into exile and joins the army of Edward of England. On the battlefields of Flanders and Aquitaine, he will carve out a fearsome reputation…
THE CHAMPION series is inspired by the true-life career of En Pascal of Valencia, a knight of Aragon in the service of King Edward I, known as Longshanks or the Hammer of the Scots.
(David Pilling, 2022)
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