About the Author

Giles Milton is a writer and historian. He is the internationally bestselling author of Nathaniel's Nutmeg, Big Chief Elizabeth, The Riddle and the Knight, White Gold, Samurai William, Paradise Lost, Wolfram and Russian Roulette. He has also written three novels and three children's books. His books have been translated into twenty languages. He lives in south London.

Reviews

Praise for Giles Milton - .Milton has a terrific eye for the kind of detail that can bring the past vividly to life - The SpectatorA master of historical narrative - Sunday TimesThe thoroughness and intelligence of [Milton's] research underpins the lively confidence with which he deploys it - Times Literary Supplement