In September 2010 Empire of Silver was released, which revolves around the life of Genghis Khan's son, Ogedai. It a masterpiece pf historical fiction where readers are taken on a thrilling journey through ancient Rome.

The Sword Saint - Penguin Books UK

Darien's streets and courts and homes and taverns are a bonfire on the hill, a beacon of life and light in the world.

Here, Julius Caesar has been assassinated and a bloody revenge from a mourning nation is bound to be executed. Men nearer at hand speak in whispers of war and the destruction of a great city to the west - Darien. It was released in the UK in June 2006, reprinted a month later and was voted British Book of the Year at the Galaxy British Book Awards. The geopolitical situation is that there are twelve families ruling under a King, creating a complex political environment which though briefly glimpsed, seems reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth’s court or the Borgias.

Empire of Salt by C.F. Iggulden | 9780718186470 Darien, Empire of Salt by C.F. Iggulden | 9780718186470

In terms of the characters, it is clear that the author is not lacking in ambition in the scale of this book, although the book mainly concerns itself with six main characters. Discover the first two instalments in the thrilling Empire of Salt series Darien and Shiang, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Game of Thrones. The first novel’s events take place in and around Darien, while book two focuses more on the city of Shiang. Bones of the Hills The boy who was abandoned by his tribe in the wilderness has now grown into one of the most powerful and feared leader in history. Genghis Khan has gone after tribes fighting against each other and unified them to exist under his rule.Together with his greatest rival, mark Antony, Octavian will stop at nothing to avenge his father’s death. What this means is that the book introduces the reader to people and places that are going to develop over more than one book. Tellius is an old swordsman and rather Fagin-like character who meets Arthur, a boy brought to Tellius’ notice that has an special skill that will be central to the story.

Darien: Empire of Salt by C F Iggulden – SFFWorld Darien: Empire of Salt by C F Iggulden – SFFWorld

Darien: Empire of Salt uses his considerable writing skills and historical knowledge to venture into a genre he has always considered a personal favourite: Fantasy. They are heading toward Darien, the city of the Twelve families, and he demands either allegiance, or war. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities.This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. The author has written a fifth book in the series, Emperor: The Blood of Gods, which deals with the rise of Augustus and events after the end of The Gods of War. Unlike a lot of recent fantasy that has staggeringly grandiose fantasy worlds featuring a score of cities and hundreds of characters, Darien focuses more on the individuals, their actions and relationships in a more enclosed environment.