A majestic novel of assassination, espionage, and forbidden love in
the time of the Crusades. Ordained as a Black Monk, Tristan de
Saint-Germain is inducted into medieval Europe's most secretive
organization, the Benedictine Underground, where he's tasked with
carrying out secret orders, embassies, and assassinations on behalf
of the Gregorian papacy. But Tristan holds a secret. He has become
hopelessly drawn to a beautiful young Romani girl, Mala, whom he
met by chance as a boy. Indeed, despite his vows, his rigid
monastic indoctrination, and his labors on behalf of the
Benedictine Underground, Tristan cannot and will not refute his
growing and unbridled passion for Mala. Their clandestine
relationship, however, will weave a twisted trail that can only
lead to heartbreak, betrayal, and tragedy as Tristan's stature
continues to rise within the Church while it fights schism from
within and the sudden threat of Islam arising from Spain, Africa,
and the Middle East. This riveting story of politics, religion,
family bonds, loyalty, honor, and a man whose heart is torn between
doctrine and true love brings to life the cataclysmic, murderous
rampage of hatred and intolerance that bared its ugly fangs at the
end of the eleventh century and whose venom lingers within us to
this very day.
General
Imprint: |
Open Road Media
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2023 |
Authors: |
Robert E Hirsch
|
Pages: |
446 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5040-7922-8 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-5040-7922-1 |
Barcode: |
9781504079228 |
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