Last Of The Templars
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Author: William Watson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 286
After the Fall of Acre in 1291 and the final reconquest of the Holy Land by the Muslims, the last survivors of the Order of the Temple flee the Middle East for Europe. Loading their treasure into what vessels they can find they set sail for a continent some of them have never seen where, unbeknownst to them, the King of France is plotting their downfall and despoliation. Among the refugees is Beltran, who was born in the Holy Land and who struggles to keep the faith as the loyalties of his companions waver. Beltran is the world-weary but incorruptible witness the final tragedy of the Templars as the warrior knights are brought before the Inquisition and their Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake in Paris. William Watson s compelling work of historical fiction is a vivid reconstruction of the events leading to the Templars final destruction.
Author: William Watson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 286
After the Fall of Acre in 1291 and the final reconquest of the Holy Land by the Muslims, the last survivors of the Order of the Temple flee the Middle East for Europe. Loading their treasure into what vessels they can find they set sail for a continent some of them have never seen where, unbeknownst to them, the King of France is plotting their downfall and despoliation. Among the refugees is Beltran, who was born in the Holy Land and who struggles to keep the faith as the loyalties of his companions waver. Beltran is the world-weary but incorruptible witness the final tragedy of the Templars as the warrior knights are brought before the Inquisition and their Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake in Paris. William Watson s compelling work of historical fiction is a vivid reconstruction of the events leading to the Templars final destruction.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: William Watson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 286
After the Fall of Acre in 1291 and the final reconquest of the Holy Land by the Muslims, the last survivors of the Order of the Temple flee the Middle East for Europe. Loading their treasure into what vessels they can find they set sail for a continent some of them have never seen where, unbeknownst to them, the King of France is plotting their downfall and despoliation. Among the refugees is Beltran, who was born in the Holy Land and who struggles to keep the faith as the loyalties of his companions waver. Beltran is the world-weary but incorruptible witness the final tragedy of the Templars as the warrior knights are brought before the Inquisition and their Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake in Paris. William Watson s compelling work of historical fiction is a vivid reconstruction of the events leading to the Templars final destruction.
Author: William Watson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 286
After the Fall of Acre in 1291 and the final reconquest of the Holy Land by the Muslims, the last survivors of the Order of the Temple flee the Middle East for Europe. Loading their treasure into what vessels they can find they set sail for a continent some of them have never seen where, unbeknownst to them, the King of France is plotting their downfall and despoliation. Among the refugees is Beltran, who was born in the Holy Land and who struggles to keep the faith as the loyalties of his companions waver. Beltran is the world-weary but incorruptible witness the final tragedy of the Templars as the warrior knights are brought before the Inquisition and their Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake in Paris. William Watson s compelling work of historical fiction is a vivid reconstruction of the events leading to the Templars final destruction.
Last Of The Templars
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