Blades of Bronze #01: Argo

Blades of Bronze #01: Argo
Mark Knowles
RRP:
NZ$ 28.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 23.19
Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 640pg
3 Mar 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781801102728
Out Of Stock
Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles. He has come to take what is yours. . . Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him. When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle' s assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge - and the kingdom. But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge: to claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis. Jason assembles a band of Greece' s finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits - and his sword. PRAISE FOR ARGO AND MARK KNOWLES: ' Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones. . . What is left is a deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue. . . Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion' s Son' What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' Sam Taw' [Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable' Boarding Schools' Association' Knowles has combined historical realities with sure-footed imagination. . . brilliant' Dr Paul Millett, Cambridge University (on The Consul' s Daughter)

#01: Argo
#02: Jason

' A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue. . . Epic battles, well rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' -- Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion' s Son ' [Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable' * Boarding Schools' Association * ' What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story. This glorious hero quest is packed with intrigue, adventure, mystery, and beautifully written skirmishes, raising the stakes higher and higher as the crew venture into darker and more treacherous lands. The characters are well drawn and compelling, each with their own flaws and motives woven into the plot. The tribal politics, subversion and battle scenes leave you hungry for more of this dazzling epic, so I hope it won' t be too long until a sequel is released!' -- Sam Taw ' Knowles has combined historical realities with sure-footed imagination. . . Brilliant' -- Dr Paul Millett, Cambridge University, on The Consul' s Daughter
Mark Knowles read Classics and Management Studies at Downing College, Cambridge. After a decade working as a frontline officer and supervisor within the Metropolitan Police Service, he became Head of Classics at a school in Harrogate. He is a particular fan of experimental archaeology and rowed on the reconstructed Ancient Athenian trireme Olympias during its last sea trials in Greece in 1994. @mark77knowles markknowles. info
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781801102728
Published: 3 Mar 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 640

In stock - for items in stock we aim to dispatch the next business day. For delivery in NZ allow 2-5 business days, with rural taking a wee bit longer.

Locally sourced in NZ - stock comes from a NZ supplier with an approximate delivery of 7-15 business days.

International Imports - stock is imported into NZ, depending on air or sea shipping option from the international supplier stock can take 10-30 working days to arrive into NZ. 

Pre-order Titles - delivery will vary depending on where the title is published, if local stock is available in NZ then 5-7 business days, for international imports it can be 10-30 business days. In all cases we will access the quickest supply option.

Delivery Packaging - we ship all items in cardboard sleeves or by box with either packing paper or corn starch chips. (We avoid using plastics bubble bags)

Tracking - Orders are delivered by track and trace courier and are fully insured, tracking information will be sent by email once dispatched.

View our full Order & Delivery information