White Knight Black Swan First Published 1993.
Synopsis: Set in working-class South London during the 1980s, White Knight Black Swan follows “Bimbo” Jardine, a feared gang enforcer whose reputation for violence hides a deeply honourable nature. When he intervenes to protect a vulnerable man, Jardine finds himself at odds with powerful criminals, including his own employer. As murder, betrayal, and long-buried secrets emerge, he must choose between loyalty and doing what is right. At its heart, the novel is a story of courage, redemption, and a good man struggling to maintain his principles in a brutal world.
Publication: White Knight Black Swan was first published in 1993 under the pseudonym Ross Harding. David Gemmell used the pen name because the novel was a crime thriller rather than the heroic fantasy for which he was best known. The story drew upon his experiences as a journalist and former nightclub bouncer in London. It remained his only non-fantasy novel published during his lifetime. It is worth noting that Gemmell also wrote another non-fantasy crime novel, Rhyming Rings. However, it was not published during his lifetime and appeared posthumously after his death.
Some of the many covers for White Knight Black Swan over the years.
