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Old Russia is fractured. Tsars live in kremlins across the great country, each raising a new generation to continue their legacy.

Prince Ivan has finally come of age. He and his older sisters are prized assets for marriage -- alliances must be forged, and quickly, for the good of the kingdom.

However, his sisters are strong-willed. They know what they want in a husband. And none of the suitors have made the cut.

As enemies circle their tsardom, the leader will not force his offspring to marry against their will.

But dangers looms...

Soon, the tsardom will be turned on its head.

A magical force enters the fray in the form of a mighty falcon. But all is not as meets the eye...

This falcon is a man, a shape-changer. His power and charm are relentless, making him a valuable ally in the wars that are sure to come.

Ivan is feeling the pressure. He must produce an heir himself, and secure the succession of the bloodline. He must go journeying to find his true path.

But before Ivan leaves, each of his new brothers-in-law leaves him with the same cryptic warning: Beware Koshchey the Undying.

Prince Ivan is a gripping historical fantasy tale. Journey with Ivan as he travels across Old Mother Russia, encountering incredible new people, fantastical creatures, and ancient magics as he matures into a future Tsar. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and David Gemmell.

The bird will rise...

The flames will burn.

Prince Ivan and Mar'ya Morevna live a life of ease. Their household is in perfect order, and Ivan is learning more each day studying the Art Magic.

But all of that is about to change.

In Germany, a Holy Christian order of Teutonic knights sets their sights on the Rus. While overtly condemning them for their use of sorcery, citing witchcraft and blasphemy, Hermann von Salza, Grandmaster of the Order, secretly covets the power these magics can give him. He calls for the aid of Baba Yaga, who's simmering hatred and desire for revenge against Prince Ivan make her a sensible, if revolting, ally.

Baba Yaga bends to her service a Firebird, cruelly misusing the noble creature, while Ivan gains a companion in the shape of a Grey Wolf.

Across the Rus, gruesome deeds and warnings are being carried out and no one can figure out how the deeds are done -- or who is committing them...

Can Ivan and Mar'ya figure out who is targeting them?

Will they survive the plotting, and in doing so, be able to save the Rus?

Firebird is the gripping second novel in Peter Morwood's Tales of Old Russia fantasy series featuring the inimitable hero Prince Ivan. Join with Ivan as he travels across Old Mother Russia, encountering incredible new people, fantastical creatures, and ancient magics as he matures into a future Tsar.

Prince Ivan is back.

And so are his greatest foes...

Life in Old Russia is good for Prince Ivan.

That is, until he receives a summons from his father, the Tsar.

The Tsar announces his intent to abdicate, to step down from the Tsardom in favor of his son. Ivan is reeling. His father is still a relatively young man and Ivan thought he had many years, years to gain wisdom and prepare to be Tsar.

But his father has something terrible in his Sight.

Something is coming for Khorlov, and Ivan is their only hope of survival.

The Tatars are on the move; and they've changed. They are razing Princedoms to the ground, destroying everything in their path if the city leaders do not agree to submit to the leader of the Golden Horde.

The Princes refuse, and all is lost.

But the Golden Horde does not understand the power it is playing with. The crowns of these princes, when combined, form a dark, ancient magic that could create a monstrosity previously unknown to the world.

Ivan has but one choice: fight or flight?p>

The Golden Horde is the gripping final instalment of Prince Ivan's Tales of Old Russia. An enthralling epic historical fantasy filled with twists and turns, former foes and burgeoning alliances. It is the third book of the series.