Book description
Into the Valley of Death is the first in A. L. Berridge's
Crimean War series.
1854 - The Allied armies prepare to besiege the Russian
stronghold in the Crimea
Harry Ryder is a maverick hero. Resentful of the army that destroyed
his father and his own career, he has no time for incompetent
commanders. He clashes with his superiors as fiercely as he fights the
Russians.
Four men, one woman and a game of cards will change everything and
alter the course of a war.
Something evil has crept into the ranks of the British Army's own
officers, an unknown enemy who plans lure men to ruin on the
battlefields. The only path to victory lies in uncovering the truth,
but to find it and confront his own destiny Ryder must charge with the
Light Brigade into the Valley of Death itself...
From A. L. Berridge, Top Ten Bestselling author of Honour and the
Sword, comes Into the Valley of Death; the first in a
sensational new series set to the bloody backdrop of the Crimean war.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, Into the
Valley of Death is a masterpiece of exhilarating historical
adventure. So begins a thrilling new series set in the midst of a
brutal war that shifted the balance of power in Europe and set the
stage for World War One.
Praise for A. L. Berridge:
'Fast-moving, exciting historical fiction...bringing the
Crimea back to life... It's pitch-perfect, breakneck writing' Conn Iggulden
'The novel opens at a cracking pace and accelerates... A. L.
Berridge has done it again - quite simply superb.' The Historical
Novel Society
'Explodes into life, drama and action on every page. This truly is
an outstanding book.' Parmenion Books
A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years
before moving into television, where her production credits range from
period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two
previous novels, Top Ten bestseller Honour and the Sword and
In the Name of the King, which are both available from Penguin.
A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years
before moving into television, where her production credits range from
period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two
previous novels, Top Ten besteller
Honour and the Sword
and
In the Name of the King
.
