Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
The tale of a journey that will shape the world for centuries to come…
France, 1096. Crowds gather in Sens, Northern France,to hear the Hermit speak. He talks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem, a quest filled with promise for those Christian soldiers who march with him.
Sybill knows the perils of the road ahead, but follow it she must. Her husbandis a reckless gambler, easily swayed by the Hermit’s words. For Odo, the pilgrimage provides the chance to demonstrate his unshakeable piety, while his brother Fulk craves adventure and excitement.
Jeanne and Guillemette have been mistreated by the men in their lives and are desperate for this chance of redemption and a brighter future – but for the two women alone on the journey, life on the road will befull of perils…
As the lines between love and hate, virtue and sin, good and evil become blurred, each must survive as best they can. Who will live to reach the holy city, and will the sacrifices they make to get there be worth the price they all must pay?
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Pilgrim’s War is the first book in a brand new series!Micheal Jecks is an author who writes well researched, detailed and very well-written historical fiction. I have read other books by him and was eager to read this one.
I have great expectations when I read any of Michael Jecks books, so I hoped he could fill them. As normal, he did, It is a fabulous read. Set in 1096, crowds gather to hear the Hermit talk in France. He speaks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Alongside the Christian soldiers there are women and men who join. Pilgrim’s War is the tale of the perilous journey ahead of them.
The characters are a mix of people with different motivations. Some are naive about the journey, others are so eager to leave their lives behind. One thing they all have in common is they are all fired up by Hermit’s speeches. I got so involved with these characters that I felt like I was part of the group.
Historical fact and fiction is interwoven together so smoothly that I actually didn’t know what was the truth and what was fiction. I know the basics about the Crusades that came later, so Pilgrim’s War was an exciting and interesting story for me.
I was so pleased to feel like I was learning something again while being totally riveted to the book. Alongside the rich detailing are characters who are very well fleshed out too. It created an authentic, well-paced and exhilarating read! I am particularly looking forward to continuing this series when the next book is out!
Author Bio
Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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