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Bane, a bastard son of the King, seeks vengeance for his betrayal in the world of the Rigante.

A daring symbolic act on the Citadel in modern Turkey sets off a deadly chain that threatens to unravel the certainties of contemporary life.

Tense adventure in pre‑World War I East Africa, where infamous poacher O'Flynn and his youthful partner Oldsmith forge an unlikely alliance, battling savagery and German imperialism to seize fortune and justice.

A woman uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy in Iraq, threatening to change the world in the modern era.

*‘**This** is the original game of thrones’* George R.R. Martin “Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!” **The Ardent Infidels**, renamed **The Iron King** is about Philip the Fair, a king as cold, silent, handsome and unblinking as a statue. He governs his realm with an iron hand, but he cannot rule his own family: his sons are weak and their wives adulterous; while his red-blooded daughter Isabella is unhappily married to an English king who prefers the company of men. A web of scandal, murder and intrigue is weaving itself around the Iron King; but his downfall will come from an unexpected quarter. Bent on the persecution of the rich and powerful Knights Templar, Philip sentences Grand Master Jacques Molay to be burned at the stake, thus drawing down upon himself a curse that will destroy his entire dynasty… ** **From Booklist** Starred Review This is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume historical saga, collectively known as ***The Accursed Kings***. Originally published in 1955, the novel is set in the year 1314. Philip IV, the king of France, has disbanded the Knights Templar, arresting, torturing, and executing most of them. Relations between France and England are as strained as they have ever been. Philip’s increasingly desperate search for money to pay his massive debts has virtually bankrupted the country. Against this sprawling backdrop, Druon tells the story of Robert of Artois, a French lord whose lands have been taken from him by his greedy aunt and whose efforts to reclaim his birthright will lead to all-out war between France and England. Druon’s saga is based on real history and features real people as its central characters. It’s historical fiction on a grand scale, full of political intrigue, family drama, and characters who, while drawn from life, are larger than it. Fans of historical epics who have not yet discovered Druon’s saga will be thrilled with this one. --David Pitt

A riveting historical novel exploring the life of Arnau, a young man from the countryside who becomes obsessed with the construction of Barcelona's great cathedral, Cathedral of the Sea.

Sir Alexander de Ashby, condemned for selling Templar treasures, must pose as the late Earl of Marston to survive. In a Scottish border castle, he wins the earl’s bride, Lady Elizabeth, with passion and deception—love may both save and destroy him.

Set on the eve of the last Crusade, "Brethren" follows knight Will Campbell as he seeks a stolen Book of the Grail while former slave Baybars Bundukdari plots a new Holy War, weaving intrigue, battle and mystery into a vivid medieval drama.

*emphasized text*Few writers can rival the sheer storytelling mastery of New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley. Brimming with sensual tension, humor, and narrative power, Henley's award-winning novels have enchanted readers worldwide. Now in The Marriage Prize-the third novel in her Plantagenet trilogy, which began with The Falcon and the Flower and continued in The Dragon and the Jewel-this incomparable storyteller returns to medieval England and brings to life a love story so passionate it will take your breath away.Orphaned at a young age, Rosamond Marshal is a royal ward of Eleanor de Montfort, sister of King Henry III and wife of the renowned warlord Simon de Montfort. Under the worldly countess's tutelage, Rosamond learns not only the skills of a chatelaine, but how to wield her female power by dressing exquisitely, conversing wittily, and charming men mercilessly. As she reaches young womanhood, the beautiful heiress is fearful of leaving the security of the de Montfort household and fulfilling her betrothal to the powerful bachelor knight Rodger de Leyburn. Just as Rodger devilishly outmaneuvers Rosamond's strategems to break their betrothal, Prince Edward will accept none of Rosamond's excuses to forestall her marriage. For the prince is determined to reward Rodger, his dearest friend, with a wealthy, noble wife. Slowly Rodger woos Rosamond, convincing her that his love extends beyond her estates and her wealth. But no sooner does Rosamond become Rodger's wife and experience all the exquisite ways a man can love a woman than she finds herself and her husband on opposite sides of a bloody civil war. For Rodger is fighting alongside Prince Edward and the king to quell the barons' rebellion, led by none other than Rosamond's beloved guardian, Simon de Montfort.With the gripping storytelling, vibrant historical detail, and powerful insight into a woman's heart that have made her one of the most popular authors of romantic fiction, Virginia Henley sweeps readers into the most captivating and wildly passionate love story of her career.From the Hardcover edition. The Medieval Plantagenet Trilogy: The Falcon and the Flower (Medieval Plantagenet, #1) The Dragon and the Jewel (Medieval Plantagenet #2) The Marriage Prize (Medieval Plantagenet, #3)

Thomas Wayne’s son inherits a mysterious box that draws the attention of villains and mercenaries, setting him on a perilous path in this graphic novel adventure.

A boy travels to Jerusalem to save his family’s lands and discovers a legendary relic in 'The Celtic Crusades' trilogy.

A mysterious disappearance in Victorian London leads to a race against time to uncover a terrible conspiracy that could topple the British Empire.

A portrait of the eldest son of Edward III depicts warfare and chivalry in the fourteenth century through the use of personal correspondence from the prince and those closest to him to explore the Black Prince's true nature.

Eoin MacLean abandons his wedded life to fight alongside Robert the Bruce, leaving a betraying bride behind. Assigned to conquer her father's province, he faces love, loyalty, and vengeance amid medieval England.

Elysse de Warenne, a proud wife, must reclaim her place in her husband's life before it's too late.

A tense Caribbean thriller that blends art theft, smuggling, and political intrigue aboard a 20th‑century sea vessel, with a seasoned naval officer at the helm.

A medieval mystery set among Chaucer’s pilgrims, it follows Brother Anselm and novice Stephen as they investigate demonic activity linked to the ominous Midnight Man, raising questions about vanished young women in the region.

FBI agent Sean Reilly and archaeologist Tess Chaykin race across centuries and continents to stop a forgotten drug that could upend Western civilization, facing ruthless forces from both sides of the law.

In a medieval setting, a noble knight saves the unconscious Lady Juliana de Greyne, only to discover she is the sister he was bound to marry. Amid kidnapping, betrayal, and lost memories, he vows to protect her and uncover the truth.

A young knight's journey through the Middle Ages, following Richard the Lionhearted's Third Crusade.

American archaeologist Nina Wilde teams up with ex‑SAS guard Eddie Chase to locate the legendary Tomb of Hercules, racing rival treasure hunters from New York to Botswana in a perilous hunt across the globe.

A gripping thriller set in Antarctica and Egypt, The Sign combines suspense, history, and religion in a tale of a mysterious sphere of light and a world-shaking revelation.

The Knights TemplarThey had all joined taking three vows: poverty, chastity, and obedience...for they were monks: warrior monks, dedicated to theprotection of pilgrims in the Holy Land -- until stories spread by anavaricious king who wanted their wealth for his own destroyed the order.There was one knight, however, who escaped the stake, vowing justiceas he watched his innocent brothers die.In the Service of the LordSimon Puttock has not been bailiff of Lydford Castle long in this year of 1316, when he is called to a nearby village to examine a burned-out cottage and the dead body within. But it is the newly arrived knight, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, who discerns the deceased was no victim of a tragic mishap; he was, in fact, murdered prior to the blaze. Simon would be well-served by accepting further assistance from this astute, though haunted and secretive stranger. For a second fatal burning indicates that some harsh evil has invaded this once-peaceful place, and its hunger has yet to be sated.

Chief Bruno of St. Denis investigates a woman's death near a former Knights Templar site, uncovering a plot that could shake the Middle East and threaten the quiet French town.

Roger the Chapman series #4 When the Skelton children were deprived of their wealthy mother, they were left to the care of their much-disliked stepfather, then the children mysteriously vanished. How did they leave the house? Why did they leave? Are outlaws responsible? These are the questions that haunt Roger the Chapman.

Sir Hugh de Payens, a former Crusader, is drawn into a secret Templar plot that threatens the Church, forcing him to confront faith and betrayal.

A vivid and colorful history of the most dominant royal dynasty in English history, from Richard the Lionheart and Edward the Black Prince to Henry IV and Richard III.