Full of historical detail, thrilling action, and heart-stopping supernatural moments, Twelve is storytelling at its most original and exciting. And as he comes to understand the true, horrific nature of these twelve strangers, he wonders at the nightmare they've unleashed in their midst.

8 It has been translated into French, Polish, Italian and Turkish. 7 The website Fantasy Book Review has ranked Twelve in sixth place in its list of all-time greatest historical fantasy novels. Unnerved by the fact that so few can accomplish so much, Aleksei remembers those childhood stories of the voordalak. Jasper is best known as the author of Twelve, a supernatural historical thriller set during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812. It seems an idle boast, but the Russians soon discover that the Oprichniki are indeed quite capable of fulfilling their promise. In desperation, Aleksei and his comrades enlist the help of the Oprichniki-a group of twelve mercenaries from the furthest reaches of Christian Europe, who claim that they can turn the tide of the war. City after city has fallen to the advancing French, and it now seems that only a miracle will keep them from Moscow itself. Besides, in the autumn of 1812, he faces a more tangible enemy: the Grande Armée of Napoleon Bonaparte. On 12th June 1812, Napoleons Grande Armee forded the River Niemen and. But for Captain Aleksei Ivanovich Danilov-a child of more enlightened times-it is a legend that has long been forgotten. Read Twelve (The Danilov Quintet 1) by Jasper Kent available from Rakuten Kobo. But for Captain Aleksei Ivanovich Danilov - a child of more enlightened times - it is a legend that has long been forgotten. Twelve By Jasper Kent Twelve Danilov Quintet - 9781616142414, paperback, Jasper Kent Free shipping Free shipping Twelve Danilov Quintet - Kent, Jasper - Good Free shipping Have one to sell Shop with confidence Top Rated Plus Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. The voordalak-a creature of legend, the tales of which have terrified Russian children for generations. Twelve Jasper Kent 3.53 2,365 ratings254 reviews The voordalak - creature of legend, the tales of which have terrified Russian children for generations.

Twelve by Jasper Kent