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Estienne Wace is forced to play a desperate game of cat and mouse, where the only way to win is to survive.

Burzenland 1223 AD

King András II of Hungary has invited the Teutonic Knights to secure his eastern frontier against the nomadic Cuman raiders, establishing fortresses along the Carpathian Mountains to quell the constant incursions by pagan clans.

Estienne Wace, has found purpose serving at the Order’s fortress of Rosenau, and he has earned respect through his unflinching courage. When a Christian mission, led by Fabrisse of Avallon, arrives determined to convert a pagan clan beyond the mountains, Estienne’s warnings of danger fall on deaf ears.

News soon arrives of Fabrisse’s capture and Estienne, along with a small band of knights, undertake a desperate rescue mission through hostile territory where Estienne will face trials beyond endurance.

In the ensuing crucible of violence, he must decide what price he is willing to sacrifice for survival, justice, and redemption, in a land where mercy is a luxury few can afford.

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The third instalment in the Chronicles of the Black Lion is yet another immersive and detailed read. 1223AD and  a holy woman and her companions arrive at a pagan settlement to attempt to convert them to christianity. The events that follow end in a brutal slaying of the group. One survivor gets word to Estienne. He and a number of his friends volunteer to ride out and rescue survivors, if there are any.

This is an intriguing series for me as I don’t know too much about this period. I have enjoyed all of the books now. This author writes the most immersive storylines. I actually felt like I was there, witnessing the brutality and extremes that they went to in those days.

The way the storytelling flows just shows the confidence of the research done by Richard Cullen as well. This is yet another one of those historical fiction books where I can say I was educated and entertained.

The action kept the pace up, so I was trying hard not to have to go to sleep! Sadly, sleep got the better of me, and I finished it the next morning. Another cracking tale that had everything I needed to make me want the next book!! If there is one, of course.

Author Bio

Richard Cullen is a writer of historical adventure and epic fantasy. His historical adventure series Chronicles of the Black Lion is set in thirteenth-century England.

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