Silk Road: A haunting story of adventure, romance and courage

For lovers of epic historical fiction, a novel in the tradition of Shogun, Hawaii and River God.

'A magisterial tale.' - UK Daily MailA templar knight, on an impossible embassy from the Holy Island to the legendary X’anadu. The mission: to save Europe from the Mongol horde.

The Holy Land, 1260. Josseran Sarrazini is chosen to escort the Pope’s emissary to meet Khubilai Khan and make a peace that will turn back the Tatar invasion threatening all Christendom.

To do it he must do what no other Christian has done – travel the Silk Road, from Palestine, across the endless deserts of Persia, through the black hurricanes of the Taklimakan, over the Roof of the World to Cathay – China.

Death invites at every turn. The emissary, a fanatical Dominican priest, hinders every move he makes. And then there is the Tatar princess, and her gift for prophesy, who tells him that he is fated never to return homer What is it that waits for him at the end of the journey – death, or love?

From the Storehouse of Winds to the Palace of Myriad Tranquilities, over the Pamirs and Hindu Kush to the legendary Shang’tu and the dazzling court of Khublai Khan. This is romance and adventure on a breath-taking scale. Perfect for fans of Clavell, Michener and Follett.

From internationally bestselling author Colin Falconer, SILK ROAD has so far been translated into eight languages and has topped bestseller lists in Germany and Spain. This is historical fiction that will keep yout turning pages.What reviewers are saying about 'Silk Road'.“It’s wonderfully written, the characters gripping and with an epic story to unfurl within, it’s one that keeps you going from the start to the end.” – Falcatta Times.

“A rich tale covering an iconic route within a tumultuous historical period, told in a lively and engaging voice. Thoroughly recommended.’ - Bookbag

"...provides action, romance, and beautifully descriptive writing by the cartload." – Des Greene, Novel Suggestions

“It is living history at its best, fictionalized yet immensely believable.’ - Alan Gold, Good Reading.

"With several twists to keep the reader engaged until the very last, Silk Road is sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.” – Liverpool Daily Post (UK)

"Utterly absorbing and captivating!” – Mirella Patzer, History and Women

DISCOVER MORE COLIN FALCONER HISTORICAL FICTION

CLASSIC HISTORY:

Book 1: SILK ROADBook 2: HAREMBook 3: A VAIN AND INDECENT WOMANBook 4: CLEOPATRA: Daughter of the NileBook 5: AZTECBook 6: STIGMATABook 7: EAST INDIABook 8: A GREAT LOVE OF SMALL PROPORTIONISABELLA: Braveheart of France (published by LAKE UNION)

20^TH CENTURY STORIES:

Book 1: ANASTASIABook 2: MY BEAUTIFUL SPYBook 3: SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMYBook 4: LIVE FOR METHE UNKILLABLE KITTY O’KANE (published by LAKE UNION)LOVING LIBERTY LEVINE (published by LAKE UNION)COLIN FALCONER CRIME:

VENOMLUCIFER FALLS (published by Little, Brown London)INNOCENCE DIES (published by Little, Brown London)