Synopses & Reviews
The second volume in Robyn Youngs internationally bestselling Brethren trilogy, this is gripping historical fiction that reads like tomorrows headlinesportraying a rising tide of political pressures that led East and West to war in the thirteenth century. The year is 1274, and, after years of bloodshed, peace reigns in the Middle East, in part due to the efforts of a mysterious group known as the Brethren. However, one of their number, Will Campbell, suspects that the Brethren have been betrayed. Their enemies are numerous and powerful: A cabal of ruthless Western merchants aims to reignite war in the Holy Land, in the hope that they can turn a profitby means of a plan so scandalous that should they succeed the entire Muslim world will rise against the Christians in retaliation. Prince Edwardonce a trusted member of the Brethrenhas made a promise to the pope: He will take the Cross to Jerusalem and lead a new Crusade. War has come.
Meanwhile, in Egypt, Sultan Baybars is caught in a power struggle. His eldest son, and heir to the kingdom, has become involved in the dangerous designs of the insidious soothsayer, Khadir. While Baybars wants to take on the mighty Mongol empire, Khadir and others in the sultans court want to destroy the Christians once and for all. As the sultans son schemes against his own family, old scars of the Crusades are quickly uncovered and new wounds appear. To survive the escalating conflict and protect his family, Will must harness all his knowledge and courage. In a world of reckless greed and violence, Campbell may become the peoples last hope for peace.
Review
Irresistible
Teeming with spirited characters, treachery and betrayal, Brethren captures a story that grows more relevant by the day. (Raymond Khoury, bestselling author of The Last Templar)
Review
Wonderful
loaded with atmosphere, action, and intrigue... The Crusades come alive. (Steve Berry, bestselling author of The Templar Legacy)
Synopsis
The second volume in the internationally bestselling
Brethren trilogy,
Crusade is gripping historical fiction that grows more relevant by the day” (Raymond Khoury, bestselling author of
The Last Templar)
An international bestseller, Crusade is a fast-paced medieval adventure portraying the rising tide of political pressures that led East and West to war in the 13th century.
After years of bloodshed, peace finally reigns in the Middle East, in part due to the efforts of Will Campbell and a mysterious group known as the Brethren. However, a cabal of ruthless Western merchants aims to reignite war in the Holy Land, while Prince Edwardonce a trusted member of the Brethrenhas made a promise to the pope: he will take the Cross to Jerusalem and lead a new crusade. To survive the escalating conflict and protect his family, Will must harness all his knowledge and courage.
About the Author
RobynYoungs debut novel, Brethren, was published in 2006. She has traveled extensively in Europe and Egypt and has a masters degree in creative writing from the University of Sussex. During an eclectic career, she has been a creative writing teacher, financial advisor, folk singer, and music festival organizer.