
Brethren: Brethren Trilogy Book 1 - Brethren Trilogy (Paperback)
Robyn Young (author)- In stock
The epic first novel in the million-selling Brethren trilogy. In the tradition of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Manda Scott, Brethren brilliantly evokes that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the West as the Crusades.
From the burning plains of Syria to the filthy backstreets of Paris and London, Brethren is the story of Will Campbell, coming of age in a time of conspiracy, passion, politics and war.
Will longs to become a Knight Templar, but first he must serve as an apprentice to the foul-tempered scholar Everard, a man of dangerous secrets.
Meanwhile, a new star is rising in the east. Amir Baybars has fought his way from slavery to become a fearsome commander, driven by an unquenchable desire to free the Holy Land from the European invaders.
A stunning, epic novel of war, savagery and heroism.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781444767803
Number of pages: 672
Weight: 476 g
Dimensions: 199 x 137 x 43 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
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 Weir
Engaging and enjoyable - Robyn Young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair -- Tom Harper, author, Knights Of The Cross
El Cid meets The Da Vinci Code! Exciting, page-turning fiction * Simon Mayo's Book Panel, BBC Radio Five Live *
Rich historical detail, clever plotting and engaging characters . . . a historical thriller that will have readers turning pages and envisioning the sequel * Publishers Weekly *
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 Weir *
'Engaging and enjoyable - Robyn Young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair' * Tom Harper, author, Knights Of The Cross *
If 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, author *
A 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 LEGACY *
Rich historical detail, clever plotting and engaging characters . . . a historical thriller that will have readers turning pages and envisioning the sequel * Publishers Weekly *
Intricate, compelling, captivating and, above all, believable ... a brilliant piece of sustained imagination * David Boyle, author of BLONDEL'S SONG *
Robyn Young's BRETHREN is a truly excellent novel. The thirteenth century is vividly and excitingly evoked ... I can't wait for the sequel! * Mark Philpott, Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, Oxford *
'Stirring...carefully researched' * Publishing News *
Richly worked and captivating...an epic story of war, intrigue and heroism * Good Book Guide *
Tipped to be the next Da Vinci Code * Elle *
El Cid meets The Da Vinci Code! Exciting, page-turning fiction * Simon Mayo's Book Panel, BBC Radio Five Live *
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This book is one of the best i have read in a long time, When you have read this one you have to buy the rest, truely gripping
“Brethren”
Brethren is a must-read for any crusade-era interest to be fulfilled. Richly-described, deeply-woven characters and a authentic crusade world is a creation well done byYoung. However some chapters are superfluous,... More
“A great introduction to the Crusades”
This is a well researched introduction to the crusades. It achieves it's aim of looking at the period from both sides. A must for lovers of historical fiction & those looking for an introduction to this... More
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