Brethren
The utterly addictive first book in the Sunday Times bestselling historical fiction trilogy
$30.46
- Paperback
672 pages
- Release Date
11 June 2013
Summary
Will Campbell longs to become a Knight Templar, but first he must serve as apprentice to the foul-tempered scholar Everard, a man of dangerous secrets.
Amir Baybars has fought his way from slavery to become a fearsome commander, driven by an unquenchable desire to free his people from the European invaders of the Holy Land.
These two men are destined to collide, in that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the West as the Crusades.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444767803 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1444767801 |
| Author: | Robyn Young |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 672 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 137mm x 43mm |
| Series: | Brethren Trilogy |
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Critics Review
Wonderful… loaded with atmosphere, action, and intrigue. The Crusades come alive
BRETHREN is one of the best historical debuts in recent memory. Exciting and enthralling, it gripped me from the first page and left me waiting anxiously for the next instalment - John Connolly, author of THE BLACK ANGEL and THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS
Pacy and well-written, with vivid, convincing characters, BRETHREN captures your interest until the last page. I eagerly anticipate the sequel, knowing I will not be disappointed - Alison WeirEngaging and enjoyable - Robyn Young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair - Tom Harper, author, Knights Of The CrossIf you love the Templars, the Crusades, and the Middle Ages, this is the book for you. Robyn Young is an exciting new voice that speaks loudly - Sharon Penman, authorA sweeping historical adventure with strong characters and serious verve…hits all the big emotional points…Can’t wait for the next two volumes! - Sarah Weinman (Baltimore Sun, Shots Magazine, Galleycat blog)Wonderful… loaded with atmosphere, action, and intrigue. The Crusades come alive - Steve Berry, author of THE TEMPLAR LEGACYRich historical detail, clever plotting and engaging characters … a historical thriller that will have readers turning pages and envisioning the sequel - Publishers WeeklyIntricate, compelling, captivating and, above all, believable … a brilliant piece of sustained imagination - David Boyle, author of BLONDEL’S SONGAbout The Author
Robyn Young
Robyn Young was born in Oxford and grew up in the Midlands and Devon. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Sussex and lives and writes in Brighton full-time. Her first novel, BRETHREN, was the bestselling hardback debut novel of 2006, with the paperback also going straight into the top ten bestseller list. Two more bestsellers followed, CRUSADE and REQUIEM, completing the BRETHREN trilogy, which has now sold over a million copies and been translated into nineteen languages.
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