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Zusatztext This is an impressive debut novel... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Fiction and History genres Informationen zum Autor Neil Oliver is a Scottish archaeologist! historian! broadcaster and writer who has become widely known as the presenter of BBC's flagship series A History of Scotland. Before that! his distinctive style was much in evidence as the charismatic presenter of the award-winning multi-part documentary series Coast and the author of its tie-in book. His archaeological training at Glasgow University was put to good use in BBC2's series Two Men in a Trench where he visited historic British battlefields and attempted to recreate the events of each battle. He co-wrote the two accompanying books. He has also presented the BBC series A History of Ancient Britain! Vikings! The Last Explorers and Sacred Wonders of Britain! as well as Coast Australia. He lives in Stirling with his wife and three children. Find out more at www.neiloliver.com or follow him on Twitter @NEIL_OLIVER_ Klappentext A gripping historical novel from the TV historian and broadcaster Neil Oliver! who presented "A History Of Scotland". Set in the 15th century it follows John Grant! a young Scottish man with unusual abilities! who is rescued from certain death by a Moorish warrior. Ranges from Scotland to Rome and Constantinople. *Also appeared in July Buyer's Notes* Zusammenfassung From the lawless borderlands of Scotland to the crumbling majesty of Constantinople! the first novel from TV historian Neil Oliver is a sweeping! epic adventure and the story of a man all but forgotten by history.
