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The legend of the Great Crusade has long been accepted, but Duncan, son of Murdo, is shaken when a long‑lost uncle arrives from the East with tales of the Black Rood, a prayer‑worn, blood‑stained remnant of the True Cross. The relic, now coveted by ruthless crusader barons, endangers not only its sanctity but also the fragile politics of the Middle East. Tragedy strikes Duncan’s life, forcing him to embark on a perilous pilgrimage to Jerusalem to follow in his father’s footsteps. Guarding the gates of the Holy Land are the warrior priests of the Knights Templar, whose power over the Black Rood foreshadows a destiny that could reshape the West.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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