Citadel

RE-RELEASE EDITOR’S CUT COMING 2024

Seville, 1489: The end of the Reconquista. From the dungeons of the Inquisition, beyond betrayal and torture, and as the Christian cannons are turned towards the heavenly gardens of the Alhambra, this is a sweeping tale of loyalty, betrayal and courage set in medieval Spain.

Previously published as A Great Love of Small Proportion.

Reader Reviews

30,000+ five-star reviews. Translated into 25 languages.

Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.

Booklist

Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.

Forum Magazine

A fantastic read.

Wilbur Smith

In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.

Steve Donoghue

Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.

Great Historicals

Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.

Liverpool Daily Post

Nothing short of brilliant!

History and Women

Truly made this historical era come alive.

Historical Novel Review

Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.

Bibliotica

A great read.

Martina Cole

Falconer’s grasp of period and places is almost flawless… he’s my kind of writer.

The Australian

Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.

Bookmuse

Living history at its best.

Good Reading

A magisterial tale.

Daily Mail UK

A helluva good read… skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.

Noble Smith