Unlike the others in the series, this one didn't take a large leap into the future but picked a few years after book 3, tying up loose ends and more.
It's becoming clear that there are certain grand themes that Gemmell likes to cover in all of his books. I can forgive this lack of originality of plot because his characters are so heartfelt that I love spending time with them.
LabRat :-)
Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly. Aramis: Yes, sorry. Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.
