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Edward the Third stands in the burnt ruin of an English church. He is beset on all sides. He needs a victory against the French to rescue his Kingship. Or he will die trying. Philip of Valois can put 50,000 men in the field. He has sent his priests to summon the very Angels themselves to fight for France. Edward could call on God for aid but he is an usurper. What if God truly is on the side of the French? But for a price, Edward could open the gates of Hell and take an unholy war to France ...Mark Alder has brought the epic fantasy of George R.R. Martin to the vivid historical adventure of Bernard Cornwell and has a created a fantasy that will sweep you to a new vision of the Hundred Years War.
Son of the morning: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark historical fantasy depicts the Hundred Years War with demonic forces and angelic warfare, featuring graphic medieval combat, morally compromised protagonists willing to make unholy pacts, and mature themes of desperation and corruption.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love gritty historical fantasy with high stakes and morally gray protagonists will appreciate this dark reimagining of medieval warfare.