Awards
- Short-listed for Page Turner Prize 2025
- Winner of Literary Titan Gold Book Award 2024
Overview
The Mantle of the Past is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner and the first book in the A Scattering of Leaves Series. Set in The World of Kolgennon and written by Lewis A. D'Ambra. It is placed within the fantasy genre, specifically that of epic fantasy with elements of high fantasy, historical fantasy and sword and sorcery. Kolgennon is a world similar to our own Archaic and Hellenistic Mediterranean and Near East, drawing inspiration from Ancient Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia and other cultures of that region. The A Scattering of Leaves series follows the events after the death of the King of the Doldun, Tekolger. The Doldun have recently burst from their small kingdom to conquer much of the known world. With an enormous empire the prize, Tekolger's general are locked into a power struggle for the rulership of the world. All the while the conquered peoples plot rebellion and old powers long thought merely myths and legends start to stir.The Mantle of the Past follows the return of the royal army, and the body of the king, from their final campaign in the twilight lands of Zentheldel. As the army marches back to the heart of the empire, schemes unfolded between the generals to seize the king's newborn heir and take power as regent. Meanwhile, exiles from the city of Butophulo take a long and dangerous journey back from a war in the Thelizum valley, back towards their homeland with the hopes of freeing it from the rule of the Doldun.
Full Product Details
Author: Lewis D'Ambra
Publisher: The World of Kolgennon
Imprint: The World of Kolgennon
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 2.90cm
, Length: 15.20cm
Weight: 0.687kg
ISBN: 9781919451206
ISBN 10: 191945120
Pages: 518
Publication Date: 02 February 2026
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The Mantle of the Past is a remarkable work of historical fantasy that will appeal to fans of epic sagas and richly detailed worlds. D'Ambra's meticulous world-building and deep character explorations create a compelling narrative that rewards attentive readers. - Literary Titan The Mantle of the Past...is an excellent example of how to create a world and make it work within the confines of the story. In this book, readers will discover a captivating and ambitious story that requires careful analysis. - Booknerdection This is a masterful start to the Scattering of Leaves series, promising readers an epic journey filled with intrigue, emotion, and a sense of timeless wonder. - Readers' Favorite If you enjoy epics, this book is for you. - Likely Story
Author Information
Author Website: http://www.theworldofkolgennon.com
Lewis A. D'Ambra is an award winning author from South Wales and comes from a mixed Welsh and Italian background.Studying History at university, he went on to join the British army, whilst also studying for a Master's degree in International Security and Development. Moving on from the army, Lewis ventured into the political world working in the UK Parliament. In this role he honed his skills as a writer having to produce everything from reports, policy documents, through to political speeches. Lewis then went to work for various Government bodies in senior communications roles, work that included writing newspaper articles, hosting round-tables and giving presentations to large and diverse audiences.He created the world of Kolgennon as a way to explore his love of history and mythology and to exercise creativity in a way that can't be found anywhere else.
