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Crusade is the latest novel from author Richard Cullen to be released via Boldwood Books.
Stripped of his birthright, Estienne Wace seeks to prove his worth in the deserts of Outremer!
Egypt 1219AD.
Abandoning the safety of England for the perilous shores of the Levant, Estienne Wace is thrust into the turmoil of the Fifth Crusade. Burning with righteous purpose, he is determined to reclaim the Holy Land in the name of Christ.
War rages along the banks of the Nile as a crusading army besieges the Saracen city of Damietta, certain that the price they pay in blood will return the glory and treasures they crave. But as the Black Lion roars, and the siege grinds on, Estienne’s unwavering faith is tested more and more by the grim reality of this brutal conflict.
As the siege turns on a knife edge, Estienne finds himself thrust upon a journey across the merciless desert. Stripped of everything, and forced into a dangerous alliance, he will grapple with the true meaning of faith, honour, and the price of salvation, in a land where nothing is as he once believed.
Crusade is the second book in the Chronicles of Black Lion series. It’s full of historical richness, Richards descriptions transport you to the battlefields of Eygpt. The story is well paced, while it’s fine to read as a standalone, it makes entire experience so much more in-depth if you read the first book.
One thing I would say is that some of the fight scenes are quite graphic, so if you’re a bit squeamish, you might want to skip bits.
But overall, it’s an interesting read, especially if you enjoy historical fiction.
You can get a copy here!
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