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Authors: Jon Courtenay Grimwood

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—Mike Carey

“This grim tale will appeal to fans of political and historical fantasy as well as those who appreciate more traditional interpretations of vampires and werewolves.”


Publishers Weekly

“Grimwood’s well-seasoned skill with storytelling and dialogue makes this opening installment of the series both delightfully colorful and compellingly readable.”


Booklist

“This well-written book should appeal to fans of both period fantasy and vampire fiction.”


Library Journal


The Fallen Blade
has drawn out something sharper and darker from this highly talented author and, as well as satisfying those already familiar with his brand, looks set to win him many new fans.”


sfrevu.com

“Grimwood delivers a page-turning read and offers a neat twist on the Vampire theme.”


The Guardian
(UK)

Contents

Front Cover Image

Welcome

Dedication

Map

The Millioni family tree

Dramatis Personae

Part 1

Prologue: Constantinople 1408

Chapter 1: Venice

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4: Tyrol

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Part 2

Chapter 40: Alta Mofacon

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Chapter 49

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

Chapter 52

Chapter 53

Chapter 54

Chapter 55

Chapter 56

Chapter 57

Chapter 58

Chapter 59

Chapter 60

Chapter 61

Chapter 62

Epilogue

Acknowledgements

Extras

Meet the Author

A Preview of
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Books by Jon Courtenay Grimwood

Praise for The Fallen Blade

Copyright

Copyright

The characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

Copyright © 2012 by JonCGLimited

Excerpt from
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
copyright © 2010 by N. K. Jemisin

Map by Flying Fish

All rights reserved. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading, and electronic sharing of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher is unlawful piracy and theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), prior written permission must be obtained by contacting the publisher at [email protected]. Thank you for your support of the author’s rights.

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ISBN 978-0-316-19344-3

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