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The Outcast Blade: Book 2 of the Assassini Paperback – 8 January 2013

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As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war against each other, Venice's future rests in the hands of three unwilling individuals:

The newly knighted Sir Tycho. He defeated the Mamluk navy but he cannot make the woman he loves love him back. Tortured by secrets, afraid of the daylight, he sees no reason to save a city he hates.

The grieving Lady Giulietta. Virgin. Mother. Widow. All she wants is to retire from the poisonous world of the Venetian court to mourn her husband in peace. But her duty is to Venice: both emperors want her hand in marriage and an alliance with Europe's richest city. She must choose, knowing that whichever suitor she rejects will become Venice's bitterest enemy.

Lastly, a naked, mud-strewn girl who crawls from a paupers' grave on an island in the Venetian lagoon and begins by killing the men who buried her.

Between them, they will set the course of history.

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Publisher : Orbit; 1st edition (8 January 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 1841498483
ISBN-13 : 978-1841498485
Dimensions : 13.1 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm

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A splendid novel that combines the best elements of metaphysical horror and escapist yarn ― SFX

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A splendid novel that combines the best elements of metaphysical horror and escapist yarn - SFX

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The critically acclaimed second volume in a gripping fantasy series about ambition, revenge and the rise of a vampire assassin in 15th century Venice

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Jon Courtenay Grimwood was born in Malta and christened in the upturned bell of a ship. He grew up in the Far East, Britain and Scandinavia. Apart from writing novels he works for magazines and newspapers. For five years he wrote a monthly review column for The Guardian.

JCG's novels Felaheen and End of the World Blues, won the BSFA Award for Best Novel. He has been shortlisted twice for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award, the August Derleth Award (UK), John W. Campbell Memorial Award (US), among other awards.

He is married to the journalist and novelist Sam Baker, currently editor-in-chief of Red. They divide their time between London and Winchester.

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As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war, Venice's future lies in the hands of three unwilling individuals:

The newly-knighted Sir Tycho, who destroyed the Mamluk navy but cannot make the woman he loves love him back. Tortured by secrets, afraid of the daylight, he sees no reason to save a city he hates.

The grieving Lady Giulietta, whose world has fallen apart. All she wants is to mourn her husband in peace. But her fate is tied to Venice, and as both emperors seek her hand in marriage - and the powerful alliance that would offer them - she must choose a new husband and a new enemy.

Lastly, a naked, mud-strewn girl who crawls from a pauper's grave on an island in the Venetian lagoon - and kills the men who buried her.

Praise for The Fallen Blade

'Brings 15th Century Venice to luminous life' SciFi Now

'A twisted, Machiavellian, complicated and ornate book about survival and the terrible lengths people will go to for power' Pornokitsch

About the Author

Jon Courtenay Grimwood has been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award twice and the BSFA Award for Best Novel seven times, winning twice. He lives in Winchester with his wife, novelist and editor-in-chief of RED magazine, Sam Baker.

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Dennis Campbell

Stonking good read ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2014

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If you loved Ashraf Bey, you'll adore JCG's new unwilling but hypnotic protagonist "Tycho".

Book two in the Assassani trilogy, picks up where book one ends with Tycho still struggling to find himself or rather, what he is. This doesn't however prevent love blossoming as at last it dawns upon his love interest, that she too is equally smitten, despite her long drawn out denial - star crossed they are not.

A terrific book that I would recommend to ALL ... from baby booming "Twilight" aficionados to those still intrigued by the legend that is Dracula. Happy reading!

Charia

A Breath Taking Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2020

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This is a great read . I could barely year myself away from it. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Son Of Pioneers

Disappointing Second Act

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2013

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Having read the first installment 'The Fallen Blade' , I looked forward to reading the Outcast Blade. sadly, I was disappointed as this book seemed slow, with the feeling of treading water in places. JCG fans should read it though as the alternative Venice construct is quite dazzling at times, however this is no Stamping Butterflies or Arabesk.

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KENNETH TURNER

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2015

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great !

pauline

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2014

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Very enjoyable read it in 4 days

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