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- Hodder & Stoughton
Fiction, Historical adventure, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction, English Civil War
Warlord's Gold, the fifth novel in The Civil War Chronicles, Michael Arnold's acclaimed series of historical thrillers, sees battle-scarred hero, Captain Stryker, 'the Sharpe of the Civil War' on a quest to recover lost treasure.
Autumn,1643. As an increasingly bitter war rages across England, Captain Innocent Stryker leaves Oxford with orders to recover a lost treasure, vital to the success of the Royalist cause. But a seemingly simple mission to the remote Scilly Isles is soon jeopardised, for enemies lie in wait. A formidable Parliamentarian agent has been sent ahead of Stryker's force, intent on defeating Royalist plans. Feared by ally and enemy alike, he is a man whose determination is only matched by his hatred for Stryker.
The quest for the gold takes Stryker across storm-ravaged seas, through enemy territory and finally to the Royalist stronghold of Basing House. And it is there that Stryker will face his most dangerous challenge yet.
Praise for Warlord's Gold: Book 5 of The Civil War Chronicles
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The enigmatic Stryker promises much entertainment - Sunday Times
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A dark-hued romp, livid with the scents, sounds and colours of a country on the brink of implosion . . . impressive. - Daily Express
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Michael Arnold's Civil War Chronicles have the makings of a fun, Sharpe-like series. - History Today
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If you love Sharpe, you'll be knocked out by the 17th-century civil war adventures of Captain Innocent Stryker . . . at times this one-eyed veteran makes Sharpe look rather civilised. - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Arnold is at his best describing real events . . . if you like Cornwell you will like Arnold. - Historical Novels Review
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A thumping good read. With considerable skill, Arnold has reached back in time to create a living, breathing depiction of 17th century England. From his vividly described battle scenes to the richly drawn descriptions of everyday life, from the earthy vernacular of its characters to the precise details of military equipment, every last part of this book oozes authenticity. Fans of Cornwell's Sharpe novels will love Captain Innocent Stryker - he's uglier, meaner and cleverer than Sharpe. Tremendous! - Ben Kane, bestselling author of The Forgotten Legion Chronicles
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Praise for HUNTER'S RAGE:
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A swashbuckling novel which I did not want to put down! Arnold's series of "Stryker Chronicles" are "must-haves" on my birthday and Christmas lists. Along with Cornwell, Samson and O'Brian, Arnold seems to have been an eye witness to the events he describes. - Battlefield
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Has the makings of a fun, Sharpe-like series. - BBC History Today
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