Publisher's Synopsis
Den of Spies: A Novel of Power, Intrigue, and Betrayal in Medieval Eastern Europe.
1442. In the 15th-century Wallachia, the line between loyalty and betrayal is thinner than a sword's sharp blade. Den of Spies is the gripping true story of Vlad Dracula, the child who would become Vlad the Impaler.
As the Ottoman Empire spreads its shadow across Europe, young Vlad is thrust into a world of intrigue where alliances are as deadly as those who tear them apart. His father, Vlad Dracul, treads carefully between the Ottomans' might and Hungary's ambitious king. At stake is Wallachia's survival-and the lives of Vlad and his brothers.
Torn between family loyalty and the pull of his dark destiny, Vlad must make choices that will echo through history.
Rich in historical detail and charged with suspense, Den of Spies is a fast-paced tale of power, betrayal, and fighting for survival in a world where trust is a luxury no one can afford. From the secret corridors of the sultan's sarayi to the bloody battlefield of Varna, the story delves into the soul of a man who would become a dark legend-and his bloody rise to power.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, and Philippa Gregory, Den of Spies is the first in The Saga of the Dracula Brothers series revealing Eastern Europe's turbulent history imbued with gritty realism and unforgettable characters.
