A totally absorbing narrative filled with authentic historical characters and sweeping action set in an age of horrifying but magnificent savagery. The writing is as compelling as the events described and kept me eagerly leaping from one page to the next' – Wilbur Smith'As with the two previous books, this is well researched, while the deadly intrigues and the sight and sounds of the Moghul court are colourfully and effectively portrayed. The battle scenes are exciting...the writing is seamless. This series has developed into a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of a great and glorious dynasty. Bloody battles, brutal killings and treachery - what more could you ask for?' – US Historical Novel Society‘A tale of ambition, power and death. The book is definitely a must read if not for anything but to get a feel of India's past.’ – Post Noon (India) on The Tainted Throne‘The hand-to-hand combat pulsates with heroic vigor and plentiful gore, sure to entertain fans, and the climax paves the way for the next epic entry.’ – Publishers Weekly on A Kingdom Divided‘The prose is athletic, the action never lags ... Rutherford writes like a crack reporter covering war from the front lines.’ – Time Out, Mumbai‘A compulsively readable epic’ – Good Book Guide