The story of the duel and the rivalry leading up to it make for quick reading as enthralling and engrossing as any about a high-profile celebrity scandal today. The ongoing Hundred Years' War and each man's role in it give this personal conflict its historical context. A rich portrait of a distant world, Blood Royal is a gripping story of conspiracy, crime and an increasingly desperate hunt for the truth. Sex, savagery, and high-level political maneuvers energize a splendid piece of popular history."- Kirkus Reviews, Jager provides an excellent depiction of feudal society, placing the reader into the lives of knights and nobles, detailing their relationships with each other and their lords. The story of the duel and the rivalry leading up to it make for quick reading as enthralling and engrossing as any about a high-profile celebrity scandal today."- Gavin Quinn, Booklist, Praise for THE LAST DUEL : "This high-suspense, sanguinary tale ensnares readers. The ongoing Hundred Years' War and each man's role in it give this personal conflict its historical context. Sex, savagery, and high-level political maneuvers energize a splendid piece of popular history.", "If you read only one book about the Middle Ages, Eric Jager's thriller is the one to read."- Steven Ozment, author of A Mighty Fortress and The Burgermeister's Daughter, "Jager provides an excellent depiction of feudal society, placing the reader into the lives of knights and nobles, detailing their relationships with each other and their lords. Praise for THE LAST DUEL: "This high-suspense, sanguinary tale ensnares readers.
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