Robyn Young has shown true greatness in this, her first novel. The story, which surrounds the Crusades and all that relates; the Templar Knights (and their counterparts of the time; Hospitallers and Teutonics), the Mongols, the Sultan Baybars, Kings Richard the Lionheart & Henry III and Prince Edward of England, Louis IX of France. The story encompasses the crusades from the viewpoint of both the christians and the muslims and firmly gives understanding of both sides reasons for the wars. It also shows the dark side of man and the desire for power and profit. Following William Campbell from childhood as a sergeant in the Knights Templar to his succession to Knight, the story is engrossing with rich descriptions of locations and people. This is not just a novel, nor just the first part of a trilogy; it is the beginning of an epic adventure that ranks with the best historical fiction I have ever read. The history is intertwined perfectly with the fictional characters and the facts are very well based. Robyn Young is a gifted writer and I eagerly look forward to parts 2 and 3 of this trilogy as well as here future works. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL HISTORICAL FICTION.Read full review
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