The Brethren
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About This Book
This stirring novel is set in the climactic months before the opening of the Third Crusade, called the Kings' Crusade. The Brethren is a classic tale of love and chivalry, unfolding amidst the touching story of two English knights who are in love with the same maiden. The devotion of these men is tested when their beloved is carried away against her will to Palestine and eventually to the court of the famous Muslim leader, Saladin.Excerpt:From the sea-wall on the coast of Essex, Rosamund looked out across the ocean eastwards. To right and left, but a little behind her, like guards attending th...
Chapters (28)
- The Brethren
- Dedication
- AUTHOR’S NOTE:
- PROLOGUE
- Chapter I. By The Waters of Death Creek
- Chapter II. Sir Andrew D’Arcy
- Chapter III. The Knighting of the Brethren
- Chapter IV. The Letter of Saladin
- Chapter V. The Wine Merchant
- Chapter VI. The Christmas Feast at Steeple
- Chapter VII. The Banner of Saladin
- Chapter VIII. The Widow Masouda
- Chapter IX. The Horses Flame and Smoke
- Chapter X. On Board the Galley
- Chapter XI. The City of Al-Je-Bal
- Chapter XII. The Lord of Death
- Chapter XIII. The Embassy
- Chapter XIV. The Combat on the Bridge
- Chapter XV. The Flight to Emesa
- Chapter XVI. The Sultan Saladin
- Chapter XVII. The Brethren Depart from Damascus
- Chapter XVIII. Wulf Pays for the Drugged Wine
- Chapter XIX. Before the Walls of Ascalon
- Chapter XX. The Luck of the Star of Hassan
- Chapter XXI. What Befell Godwin
- Chapter XXII. At Jerusalem
- Chapter XXIII. Saint Rosamund
- Chapter XXIV. The Dregs of the Cup
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