Description England, 1346: for Thomas Blackstone the choice is easy--dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit, or take up his war bow and join the king's invasion of France.As he fights his way across northern France, Blackstone will learn the brutal lessons of war--from the terror and confusion of his first taste of combat, to the savage realities of siege warfare. Vastly outnumbered, Edward III's army will finally confront the armored might of the French nobility on the field of Cr cy. It is a battle that will change the history of warfare. About the Author David Gilman had a varied career including firefighter, soldier, and marketing manager, before turning to writing full time. He is an award-winning author and screenwriter.