{"product_id":"crusade-9780452289604","title":"Crusade","description":"The second volume in the internationally bestselling \u003ci\u003eBrethren\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, \u003ci\u003eCrusade\u003c\/i\u003e is gripping historical fiction that \"grows more relevant by the day\" (Raymond Khoury, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Templar\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn international bestseller, \u003ci\u003eCrusade\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced medieval adventure portraying the rising tide of political pressures that led East and West to war in the 13th century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter years of bloodshed, peace finally reigns in the Middle East, in part due to the efforts of Will Campbell and a mysterious group known as the Brethren. However, a cabal of ruthless Western merchants aims to reignite war in the Holy Land, while Prince Edward--once a trusted member of the Brethren--has made a promise to the pope: he will take the Cross to Jerusalem and lead a new crusade. To survive the escalating conflict and protect his family, Will must harness all his knowledge and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobyn Young has worked as a creative writing teacher, financial advisor, folk singer, and music festival organizer, and has traveled extensively in Europe and Egypt. She has a masters in creative writing from the University of Sussex.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844510945554,"sku":"9780452289604","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0479995d-c84e-438e-9a54-26fc266dc99d.jpg?v=1737323358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crusade-9780452289604","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}