The Bleeding Land

by Giles Kristian
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  • ID: 6829
  • Added: 2025-12-05
  • Updated: 2025-12-05
  • ISBN: 9781409011972
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2012-04-26
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

The Bleeding Land by Giles Kristian is a high-octane, gripping novel set during England's brutal Civil War. The story follows the Rivers family, who are torn apart as they choose different sides in the conflict. The novel is praised for its expert plotting, visceral detail, and emotional depth, making it a standout in historical fiction. /n/n Written by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, this novel is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. It offers a thrilling tour-de-force of tragedy, triumph, honor, and treachery. The meticulously researched and well-written narrative will keep readers on the edge of their seats, from the raising of the King's Standard at Nottingham to the blood-soaked battles of Edgehill.

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John R Sermon · 2017-05-20
great 4.75

The book is a brilliant read with rich characters and a good story, highly recommended for those looking for an action adventure. The author's writing style is engaging and the historical details are well-researched.

This book is a fantastic read that combines rich character development with a compelling story. The author's writing style is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. The historical details are well-researched and add depth to the narrative. The characters are well-developed and the action sequences are thrilling. The novel is a great choice for anyone looking for an action-packed adventure set in a historical context.

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    In conclusion, a brilliant read with rich characters and a good story, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an action adventure and ...

    The author's writing style is engaging and the historical details are well-researched.

    The characters are well-developed and the action sequences are thrilling.

Jaffa Reads Too · 2013-04-15
excellent 4.25

The novel is a skilful and graphically depicted account of the English Civil War, with a focus on the brutal and bloody nature of the conflict. The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make the historical setting feel very real.

This book is a skilful and graphically depicted account of the English Civil War. The author does an excellent job of capturing the brutal and bloody nature of the conflict, as well as the personal and political divisions that tear families apart. The vivid descriptions and attention to detail make the historical setting feel very real, and the characters are well-developed and compelling. The novel is a powerful exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of war.

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    The Bleeding Land is a skilful and graphically depicted account of the English civil war.

    The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make the historical setting feel very real.

    The novel is a powerful exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of war.

For Winter Nights · 2012-04-14
brilliant 4.50

The novel vividly captures the brutality of the English Civil War, with a focus on the personal and political divisions that tear families apart. The author's detailed research and vivid descriptions bring the historical setting to life.

This book is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the English Civil War. The author does an excellent job of portraying the chaos and violence of the time, as well as the deep personal conflicts that arise when family members find themselves on opposing sides. The detailed research and vivid descriptions make the historical setting feel very real, and the characters are well-developed and compelling. The novel is a powerful exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of war.

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    The Bleeding Land is the story of two brothers, Edmund and Tom Rivers, who stand on opposing sides of the great and terrible battle of Edgehill.

    The author's detailed research and vivid descriptions bring the historical setting to life.

    The novel is a powerful exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of war.

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