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Pilgrim's War
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 24 November 2025
- Run Time
- 12 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
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 husband is 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?
The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre!
*An updated, amended edition of a previously published title.
Praise for Michael Jecks:
'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches
'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom
'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low
'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times
'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory
'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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Details
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Duration
- 12 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 November 2025
- ISBN
- 9781837032891
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Politics, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Synopsis
Pick up the first book in this action-packed historical series from bestseller Michael Jecks. If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you'll LOVE this! ⚔️🛡️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 husband is 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?The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre!*An updated, amended edition of a previously published title.Praise for Michael Jecks:'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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