First published 1200
They were pious knights, sworn to defend the holy land. But the Templars amassed immense wealth and power, until a ruthless king brought them down. This epic chronicle lays bare the Templars' meteoric ascent and cataclysmic downfall, revealing the greed, intrigue, and religious fervor that made them both feared and revered across Christendom.
Genres: historical-fiction, war, religion, military-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, rise-and-fall
Setting: Germany, Russia (Federation), Berlin (Germany), Great Britain, Jerusalem
Period: Medieval
384 pages · Paperback · Da Capo Press