Jon Courtenay Grimwood - The Fallen Blade

The Fallen Blade: Where History Meets Darkness

Step into the heart of fifteenth-century Venice, a city shimmering with power and intrigue. The Duke Marco, a simpleton puppet, sits on the throne, while his aunt and uncle, the true masters of the Serene Republic, manipulate the strings from the shadows. But even their immense influence cannot control the destiny of Venice entirely. It rests in the hands of others, those who walk the line between light and darkness.

Lady Giulietta, the Duke's cousin, enjoys a life of privilege few could imagine. Yet, her noble lineage will exact a dreadful price for her freedom. Atilo Il Mauros, head of the Assassini, the shadowy army that enforces Venice's will both within its walls and beyond, operates in the murky underbelly of the city. Prince Leopold zum Bas Friedland, the illegitimate son of the German emperor and leader of the krieghund, a force even more feared than Atilo's assassins, stands as a formidable counterpoint to the Assassini's power.

But perhaps the most intriguing player in this intricate game of power is Tycho, Atilo's angel-faced apprentice. This seemingly ordinary boy possesses extraordinary strength and speed, surpassing any man. He sees in the darkness, yet sunlight burns him. Whispers circulate, claiming he drinks blood.

Jon Courtenay Grimwood masterfully intertwines history, political machinations, and dark fantasy in a captivating vision of a Venice that could have been. Prepare to be swept away into a world of intrigue, danger, and unexpected alliances, where the line between human and monster is blurred, and where the fate of Venice hangs precariously in the balance.

Jon Courtenay Grimwood is an award-winning author whose talent for weaving intricate narratives and crafting memorable characters shines through in his works.

Wydawnictwo	Orbit Books
tytuł oryginału	The Fallen Blade
data wydania	27 stycznia 2011
ISBN	9780316074391
liczba stron	464
słowa kluczowe	Wenecja, wampir, wilkołaki, Assassini
kategoria	fantastyka, fantasy, science fiction
język	angielski