THE BLACK ROOD: The Celtic Crusades Book Two - Softcover

Lawhead, Stephen

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9780006483229: THE BLACK ROOD: The Celtic Crusades Book Two

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006483224 ISBN 13: 9780006483229

Publisher: HarperVoyager, 2011

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Second volume of the magnificent historical saga set at the time of the Holy Crusades

Duncan knows little of the Great Crusade until his uncle, Torf-Einar, reappears with news that the holy Cross of the Crucifixion – the Black Rood – has been discovered and is in the possession of the Knights Templar.

Against his father, Murdo’s, wishes, he sets off on a dangerous quest to return it to Scotland, accompanied only by his friend, the monk Padraig. The quest leads them to Armenia, Syria and Egypt, and soon the two become drawn into the dark intrigues of the Templars, who have begun to assert their power throughout the new kingdoms of the Holy Land.

This magnificent and exciting historical fantasy recounts the bloodiest of all times – the early years of the last millennium – when treachery and brutal battle were commonplace, and men often survived by faith alone.

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Synopsis:

Murdo Ranulfsson has survived the harrowing experience of being part of the Great Crusade in Jerusalem, and has returned to Scotland to found a powerful and devout clan. Life is also good for Murdo's son, Duncan, until his young wife dies in childbirth.

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