Knave of Swords by Nicholas Carter
A band of English Mercenaries lead by the elegant but ruthless James Eldritch are forced ionto the service of the notorious Bastard of Gueldres, sworn enemy of Italian warlord Albert Tarsi. Soon they are dragged into two men's vicious little war. Italy in 1520, one of the most colourful and violent periods of Europe's history brought to life by an author with a flair for historical adventures.