{"product_id":"the-shadow-of-war-the-great-war-series-book-1","title":"Shadow of War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of War\u003c\/i\u003e is the first novel in Stewart Binns's new series which will see a book release for each year of the First World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e June 1914.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The beginning of another long, prosperous summer for Britain. But beneath the clear skies, all is not as it seem - as the chill wind of social discontent swirls around this sceptred isle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shots ring out in a distant European land - the assassination of a foreign aristocrat. From that moment the entire world is propelled into a conflict unlike any seen before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is the story of five British communities, their circumstances very different, but who will all share in the tragedy that is to come. All that they have known will be changed for ever by the catastrophic events of the Great War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis is a story of love and comradeship, of hatred and tragedy - this is the story of the Great War. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the first novel in The Great War series from Stewart Binns, is a thrilling read and perfect for those who enjoy the writing of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Stewart Binns:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Anyone with even a vague interest in Britain and the Great War should read Shadow of War' Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'A fascinating mix of fact, legend and fiction . . . this is storytelling at its best' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Stewart Binns has produced a real page-turner, a truly stunning adventure story' Alastair Campbell \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eOnce again Stewart Binns has managed to create something unique, entertaining and eye-opening' Parmenion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'Unarguably heart-warming... will leave any reader with a sense of British pride' \u003ci\u003eGoodreads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'Truly a book that educates while entertaining, a talent of this best-selling author' \u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stewart  Binns began his professional life as an academic. He then pursued several  adventures, including a stint at the BBC, before settling into a career as a  schoolteacher, specializing in history. Later in life a lucky break took him  back to the BBC, which was gthe beginning of a successful career in television. He has won a BAFTA, a Grierson, an RTS and a Peabody for his documentaries. Stewart's passion is English history especially its origins and folklore. His previous Making of England series: \u003ci\u003eCrusade\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConquest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnarchy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLionheart\u003c\/i\u003e, were published to great acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32117105623123,"sku":"","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781405915175.jpg?v=1765206010","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-shadow-of-war-the-great-war-series-book-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}