Description
In a world like 15th-century medieval Europe, mercenary soldiers are fighting on both sides of the Wars of the Roses. The young woman Ash is running her own mercenary company; spies are falling over themselves to discover the secret of her success, and someone obsessed is searching for her.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-575-06369-3 (9780575063693)
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Person
Mary Gentle is one of the world's most acclaimed writers of fantasy and science fiction; ASH, the largest single fantasy work ever - longer even than THE LORD OF THE RINGS - combines the authentic details of Bernard Cornwell and the magical storytelling of Terry Goodkind; all editions were Gollancz bestsellers. Mary has a number of academic degrees, including an MA in War Studies, and has hands-on experience of sword-fighting and armour, amongst many other useful talents. She lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.