Reviews

“…an act of considerable creative genius…a must-read.”
-—Ilysa Magnus, Historical Novels Review

“A holy war is derailed by opportunism and profiteering in this witty chronicle of the Fourth Crusade…Galland’s astute rendering of political intrigue makes for a rewarding long march.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Witty and observant…Nicole Galland is exceptionally well versed in the fine nuances of storytelling and illustrating the combustible nature of mixing religion, commerce and war.”
-—St. Petersburg Times

“REQUIRED READING… A funny (really!) look at this disastrous Crusade… It’s a raucous road trip set in the 13th century.”
—The New York Post

“At once an idiot’s guide to the tangled geopolitical landscape of the 13th century and a clear and stern indictment of contemporary events… Thick with delectable historical details, the book also offers a broad view of the period likely to upend some of the received notions of our time… At the heart of the tale is (a) journey from nihilism to moral meaning.”
-—Sofi Thanhauser, Martha’s Vineyard Times.
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“The details… deeply enrich the novel with sensory detail, historical accuracy and a sense that the reader is right there. In addition, Galland renders finely drawn characters, both real and fictional, plenty of political intrigue and double-crosses, romance and even some ribald humor that keep the pages turning quickly.”
—Laurie Higgins, Cape Cod Times
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“This epic historical adventure…succeeds in being a true guilty pleasure, a rousing shout-out to those past masters of bestselling historical fiction, Frank Yerby, Samuel Shellabarger and Lawrence Schoonover.”
-— Publisher’s Weekly