First published 2004
England, 1215. John has lived his entire life without knowing his father's identity. When he finally learns the man's name, hope ignites within him. His father may still be alive, but finding him will require a dangerous journey. John enters the service of Sir Alwyn and sets out for the Holy Land as part of the Fifth Crusade. The medieval world stretches before him, filled with knights, battles, and the promise of discovery. As John travels farther from everything familiar, he faces not only the perils of crusading warfare but also the question of what he will do if his search succeeds. The quest for his father becomes a journey toward understanding himself and his place in a world torn between faith and violence.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, historical-romance, medieval
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: England, Holy Land
Period: 1215, Fifth Crusade
230 pages · Paperback · Bethlehem Books