The Lazenders have been the envy and pride of Britain for centuries. Never have the family seemed more securely wealthy or more powerful. And never have the unseen means of their destruction been so menacingly close. The heir, Toby Lazender, is now mysteriously absent, leaving his sister, Campion, to run the estates. Lazen Castle is under siege. the Fallen Angels are plotting to bring revolution to England. To succeed they need money, and the Lazender fortune can provide it. A web of deceit and deception closes around Lazen, drawing Campion closer to a subtle trap that has been laid for her. Her only hope for survival lies with her brother's aloof horsemaster - a man whose loyalties have always been uncertain.
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell is a renowned British author known for his historical fiction works, particularly his Sharpe series set during the Napoleonic Wars. His writing style is vivid and immersive, bringing history to life with meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Cornwell's contributions to literature include popularizing historical fiction and inspiring a new generation of readers.
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