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Set in the turbulent final years of the thirteenth century, the novel follows a group of Knights Templar who infiltrate a Highland rebellion against Edward I of England. Their mission is to safeguard the Stone of Destiny, the sacred relic said to grant true sovereignty to the Scots. As the conflict spreads across Europe, the Templars must confront both political intrigue and supernatural threats, while William Wallace rises as a symbol of national freedom and spiritual hope for the Christian realm.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Kurtz
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