About “Essex Dogs”
July 1346. The Hundred Years' War has begun, and King Edward and his lords are on the march through France. But this war belongs to the men on the ground. Swept up in the bloody chaos, a tight-knit company from Essex must stay alive long enough to see their home again. With sword, axe and longbow, the Essex Dogs will fight, from the landing beaches of Normandy to the bloodsoaked field of Crécy. There's Pismire, small enough to infiltrate enemy camps. Scotsman, strong enough to tear down a wall. Millstone, a stonemason who'll do anything to protect his men. Father, a priest turned devilish by the horrors of war. Romford, a talented young archer on the run from his past. And Loveday FitzTalbot, their battle-scarred captain, who just wants to get his boys home safe. Some men fight for glory. Others fight for coin. The Essex Dogs? They fight for each other. (Description courtesy of Penguin Random House.)
Praise for “Essex Dogs”
“On the whole a violent and bloody affair . . . [Reconceives] medieval military history as a swashbuckling Hollywood movie.”
“An impeccably researched ‘you are there’ novel with a real-time approach, Jones’ entertaining fiction debut moves episodically from encounter to life-threatening encounter . . . the book hums with black humor. . . An enjoyable romp through the darkest of ages.”
“A high-stakes, immersive war story. . . Highly recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell or Ken Follett.”
Book details
- First published
- 2022
- Latest edition
- 2022 · ISBN 9780143137634
- Pages
- 464
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Essex Dogs?
Essex Dogs by Jones, Dan has 464 pages.
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