Conn Iggulden Series 4 Books Collection Set by Conn Iggulden - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Darien
Shiang
The Falcon of Sparta
Dunstan

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
This four-book Conn Iggulden collection brings together two very different strands of his writing: the Empire of Salt fantasy duology and two major standalone historical novels. Darien and Shiang explore political upheaval and ancient magic in a richly imagined world, while The Falcon of Sparta and Dunstan ground readers in real events from classical Greece and tenth-century England. Buying the set gives you immediate access to the complete Empire of Salt story alongside two of Iggulden’s most acclaimed later works, all in matching paperback editions. The combination lets readers experience the author’s range across fast-paced adventure, court intrigue, and meticulously researched historical drama without hunting down individual titles. Whether you are new to Iggulden or want to fill gaps in your collection, these four books deliver a broad yet coherent reading experience.

What Makes This Collection Special:
The set highlights Iggulden’s ability to move between invented worlds and documented history while keeping the same sharp focus on power, loyalty, and personal cost. Darien and Shiang form a self-contained story arc that rewards binge reading, while the two historical novels stand alone yet share the author’s signature attention to battlefield tactics and the inner lives of ambitious men. Owning all four together creates a natural progression from dark fantasy to ancient and medieval history. The paperback format makes the collection easy to carry, display, or gift, and the consistent branding suits readers who like uniform editions on their shelves. This grouping also offers strong value for anyone building a library of Conn Iggulden titles in one purchase.

Books Included in This Collection:
Darien
The once-great city of Darien stands at the centre of a crumbling empire where twelve rival families manoeuvre for the empty throne. Six strangers arrive—an orphan, an ageing swordsman, a hunter, a pitiless killer, a young thief, and a cynical chancer—each drawn by rumours of power and wealth. As civil war and murder threaten to tear the city apart, their fates intertwine in unexpected ways. Iggulden builds a tense, crowded world where every alliance carries risk and survival depends on quick wits as much as steel.

Shiang
In the city of Shiang, a young king maintains iron control through visible force and hidden networks. When sudden violence upends the fragile order, long-buried threats resurface. The balance of centuries fractures, and something ancient and dangerous begins to stir. This sequel deepens the Empire of Salt saga with sharper political stakes and a growing sense that the characters’ personal ambitions now threaten the entire realm.

The Falcon of Sparta
In 401 BC the Persian king Artaxerxes commands an empire of fifty million subjects. When his younger brother Cyrus marches Greek mercenaries deep into Persian territory, the resulting clash leaves ten thousand Spartans stranded behind enemy lines. The novel follows their desperate march home, where a single misstep can decide victory or annihilation. Iggulden recreates the famous Anabasis with vivid battle scenes and a clear-eyed view of leadership under extreme pressure.

Dunstan
Tenth-century England is a patchwork of warring kingdoms until King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, attempts to unite the land under one crown. At his side stands Dunstan of Glastonbury—priest, soldier, and visionary—who must guide seven successive monarchs through war, betrayal, and political upheaval. The story examines the personal toll of service and the lasting stain that ambition can leave on even the most devout man.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Readers who enjoy sweeping historical fiction, political intrigue, and large-scale battles will find plenty to explore across these four titles. Fans of Conn Iggulden’s earlier Emperor and Conqueror series will recognise his style, while those who prefer epic fantasy with court politics and returning threats will be drawn to the Empire of Salt books. The collection suits gift buyers looking for a ready-made set for history or fantasy readers, and it works well for anyone wanting multiple paperbacks that can be read in any order or kept together on a shelf. Teachers and book-group members may also appreciate having contrasting yet complementary titles in one purchase.

Key Benefits:

• Four complete novels in one convenient paperback collection
• Full Empire of Salt duology plus two major historical standalones
• Strong value compared with buying titles individually