A remarkable look at the 1966 World Cup, the most famous sporting event in English history, and a portrait of an age by our greatest writer on sport.
Duncan Hamilton Ordre des livres
Cet auteur irlandais crée des aventures de fantasy héroïque, mêlant une profonde passion pour l'histoire médiévale et la Renaissance à des décors imaginatifs. Son style narratif se caractérise par un rythme rapide, des personnages captivants et des enjeux élevés, reflétant le type d'histoires qu'il aime lire. Ses œuvres explorent des thèmes tels que la rédemption, la vengeance et la mégalomanie, mettant souvent en scène des dragons et des combats à l'épée. Les récits examinent fréquemment les épreuves de héros improbables plongés dans des intrigues et des conflits complexes qui forgent leurs destinées.
- 2023
- 2021
Injury Time
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Injury Time is the first novel from the great sportswriter Duncan Hamilton. It is about accepting the past and living a life in the present, hope and disappointment, success and failure and how close all of those things are in life and in the glory game.
- 2020
SERVANT OF THE CROWN
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Like Dragonslayer and Knight of the Silver Circle, Servant of the Crown is an exciting addition to the heroic fantasy tradition of Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, and Robert Jordan. Mixing swordplay and magic with compelling characters who are searching for meaning in their lives, the Dragonslayer trilogy comes to a thrilling conclusion. Swordsman and noble, Guillot dal Villerauvais, has turned his life around since a dragon destroyed his village, but that may not enable him to defeat the Prince Bishop, who has found the great magical power he craved for so long. Gills surprising ally, the dragon Pharadon, on a quest of
- 2020
An elegiac work reflecting on the evolution of cricket since 1945 and the dramatic changes that the 2020 had promised to bring.
- 2019
Going to the Match: The Passion for Football
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
A celebration of football by award-winning sports writer, Duncan Hamilton.
- 2019
Knight of the Silver Circle
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
From the author of the beloved Society of Sword and Wolf of the North trilogies, Duncan M. Hamilton's Knight of the Silver Circle—the sequel adventure-packed fantasy to Dragonslayer in The Last Dragonslayer trilogy—is perfect for fans of magical beasts and unexpected heroes Three dragons wreak havoc throughout Mirabay—eating livestock, killing humans, and burning entire villages to ash. It was nearly impossible to kill one, using a legendary sword and the magic of the mysterious Cup; to tackle three, Guillot dal Villerauvais will need help. The mage Solène fears having to kill again; she leaves Gill to gain greater control over her magic. The Prince Bishop still wants Gill dead, but more than that, he wants the Cup, and he'll do whatever he has to to get it, even sending his own daughter—a talented thief and assassin—into the dragons' path. As secrets mount on secrets and betrayals on betrayals, both Guillot and Solène face critical decisions that will settle not only their own fate but that of all Mirabaya. The Dragonslayer Trilogy: 1. Dragonslayer 2. Knight of the Silver Circle
- 2019
The Great Romantic
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
- 2018
Going to the Match
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
A celebration of football by award-winning sports writer, Duncan Hamilton.
- 2017
For the Glory: The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell, Hero of Chariots of Fire
- 400pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Focusing on Eric Liddell's remarkable journey, the narrative explores his transition from an Olympic champion to a dedicated missionary in China. It highlights his unwavering faith and courage, especially during his final years in a Japanese work camp during World War II. The story captures his resilience and commitment to his beliefs, offering an inspiring portrayal of a man who lived his principles in the face of adversity.
- 2017
An account of the climactic final match of cricket's 2016 County Championship in which Middlesex won the title on the final afternoon by beating second- placed Yorkshire at Lord's.