The Arms of War: Books 1-4
(2025)(A book in the Arms of War series)
An omnibus of novels by Christopher Nicole
ENJOY THE *COMPLETE* SERIES OF GRIPPING HISTORICAL ADVENTURES IN THIS GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.
PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER NICOLE:
‘Told with smooth authenticity.’ Publishers Weekly
‘His action-packed war story will appeal to squadrons of readers.’ Library Journal
50 years of action. A family dedicated to the arms trade. An unstoppable march towards global war.
Follow this powerful dynasty of gun-runners, spies and survivors as the world hurtles from colonial conflict to global war. From the lawless frontiers of Africa to the deserts of Arabia and the battle-scarred mountains of Europe, dive into adventure, intrigue and high-stakes drama on every page.
Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith, Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett.
MEET THE HEROES
James Martingell is the legendary arms dealer whose gun-running empire sets everything in motion. His legacy falls to Richard Elligan, a principled Englishman who marries into the powerful Beinhardt arms family and is soon pulled deep into the shadows of international intrigue. Richard’s wife Anne brings ambition, charm and danger in equal measure, while the mesmerising and unpredictable Sophie Elligan becomes both ally and adversary as the stakes rise. Bound by loyalty, rivalry and family ties, all four shape — and are shaped by — the conflicts that sweep across continents.
THE SETTINGS
From the wild frontiers of southern Africa in 1893, where early colonial battles are fought with grit and raw courage, through to the Middle East and North Africa in the early 1900s, where modern empires clash across deserts and mountain passes, and finally to Europe in 1939, where the calm of Albania’s valleys masks the first tremors of world war, this series follows the unstoppable march towards warfare.
IN THIS COMPLETE SERIES:
Book 1: THE TRADE
Book 2: SHADOWS IN THE SUN
Book 3: GUNS IN THE DESERT
Book 4: PRELUDE TO WAR
READERS LOVE THE ARMS OF WAR ADVENTURES:
⭐''⭐⭐⭐ ‘The sweep of the story reminds me of the early works of Wilbur Smith, no mean achievement. An entertaining, thrilling read.’ mike o.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly enjoyable. Sorry that the series of four are over.’ Keith C G K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read . . . His feel for the desert is convincing, and the story moves towards a satisfying conclusion.’ Stephen J P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nicole is a great storyteller.’ Harvey J. M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of action and adventure set around actual events . . . def my cup of tea.’ Amazon Customer
Genre: Thriller
PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER NICOLE:
‘Told with smooth authenticity.’ Publishers Weekly
‘His action-packed war story will appeal to squadrons of readers.’ Library Journal
50 years of action. A family dedicated to the arms trade. An unstoppable march towards global war.
Follow this powerful dynasty of gun-runners, spies and survivors as the world hurtles from colonial conflict to global war. From the lawless frontiers of Africa to the deserts of Arabia and the battle-scarred mountains of Europe, dive into adventure, intrigue and high-stakes drama on every page.
Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith, Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett.
MEET THE HEROES
James Martingell is the legendary arms dealer whose gun-running empire sets everything in motion. His legacy falls to Richard Elligan, a principled Englishman who marries into the powerful Beinhardt arms family and is soon pulled deep into the shadows of international intrigue. Richard’s wife Anne brings ambition, charm and danger in equal measure, while the mesmerising and unpredictable Sophie Elligan becomes both ally and adversary as the stakes rise. Bound by loyalty, rivalry and family ties, all four shape — and are shaped by — the conflicts that sweep across continents.
THE SETTINGS
From the wild frontiers of southern Africa in 1893, where early colonial battles are fought with grit and raw courage, through to the Middle East and North Africa in the early 1900s, where modern empires clash across deserts and mountain passes, and finally to Europe in 1939, where the calm of Albania’s valleys masks the first tremors of world war, this series follows the unstoppable march towards warfare.
IN THIS COMPLETE SERIES:
Book 1: THE TRADE
Book 2: SHADOWS IN THE SUN
Book 3: GUNS IN THE DESERT
Book 4: PRELUDE TO WAR
READERS LOVE THE ARMS OF WAR ADVENTURES:
⭐''⭐⭐⭐ ‘The sweep of the story reminds me of the early works of Wilbur Smith, no mean achievement. An entertaining, thrilling read.’ mike o.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly enjoyable. Sorry that the series of four are over.’ Keith C G K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read . . . His feel for the desert is convincing, and the story moves towards a satisfying conclusion.’ Stephen J P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nicole is a great storyteller.’ Harvey J. M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of action and adventure set around actual events . . . def my cup of tea.’ Amazon Customer
Genre: Thriller
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