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Scourge of Wolves

by David Gilman Book 5 in the Master of War series.

First published 2017

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After the treaty settlement, Thomas Blackstone is sent to enforce English claims in France, but paper rights mean little in a countryside controlled by lords, towns and armed bands with their own interests. His name attracts enemies, and the violence of occupation threatens his men and his family as much as any formal army.

Set around 1361, the novel concentrates on the unstable aftermath of Brétigny. It is less about one famous battle than about making conquest function: collecting obedience, surviving ambushes, negotiating with unreliable allies and dealing with mercenaries who have learned to live from war.

Historical Periods

Hundred Years’ War in France1337–1453 CE Late Medieval France1300–1499 CE

Historical people

Edward III of England1312–1377 John II of France1319–1364 Charles V of France1338–1380 Edward, the Black Prince1330–1376

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