Robyn Young is a compelling voice in historical fiction writing in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell Conn Iggulden and Manda Scott. This is the epic second novel in the million-selling Brethren trilogy. It is 1274 and in the fortified city of Acre the last major stronghold of the Crusaders in Palestine an epic conflict is beginning. Will Campbell is a Templar Knight trained for war but as a member of the mysterious group known as the Brethren he is also a man of peace. After years of bloodshed the Brethren have helped create a truce between the Christians and Muslims. But there are those on both side for whom peace is not an option. As war looms Will is torn between his oath as a Templar his secret role in the Brethren and his duty to Elwen the woman he loves but is forbidden to marry. . Language: English