White Tower

The conclusion of the epic historical fantasy series about the expedition of Sviatoslav, Prince of Kiev. The final instalment of the Bohatyr trilogy depicts two major conflicts – the clash between Prince Sviatoslav of Kiev and the Khazar Khaganate, and the friction within Sviatoslav's own retinue. Once again, it features historical figures as well as mythological heroes. Hostility grows and no one can be sure of their allies. Intrigues and treacherous betrayals accompany the approaching clash of forces. The final instalment of the Bohatyr trilogy depicts two major conflicts – the clash between Prince Sviatoslav of Kiev and the Khazar Khaganate, and the friction within Sviatoslav's own retinue. Sviatoslav longs for new trade routes leading south to the Caspian Sea, but he is hindered not only by the fierce Khazars, but also by other nations – the Avars, Alans, and Varangians. Wars in the 10th century are brutal, with the Kiev forces advancing from the north to the Caucasus, the Volga, the Caspian and Azov Seas, overcoming enemy strongholds and preparing to capture the impregnable border fortress on the Don, the White Tower. There, Ilya Muromets is forced to fight a rival he once considered a friend. The author once again brings real historical figures and mythological heroes to the stage.