A stunning, epic novel of war, savagery and the fall of the templars in the tradition of conn iggulden, bernard cornwell and manda scott. Dan jones the wars of the roses the fall of the plantagenets and the rise of the tudo audiobook duration. Goodreads choice award books now available in paperback. Engaging and enjoyable robyn young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair tom harper, author, knights of the cross. Robyn young portrays a rich cast of characters, reflecting on each side greed, ambition and religious fanaticism, as well as courage, love and faith. Ive immensely enjoyed all three of these books by robyn young. Robyn young biography and information robyn young was born in oxford in september 1975, the only child of a civil engineer father and an artist and folk singer mother. She has a masters in creative writing from the university of sussex and lives and writes in brighton fulltime.
However stick with it, clearly robyn young has done a huge amount of research into this time period, to make you really feel you are there, with characters that you can understand and relate to. Both the hardback and paperback versions of the subsequent book in the series, requiem, were sunday times bestsellers. Jan 26, 2010 however stick with it, clearly robyn young has done a huge amount of research into this time period, to make you really feel you are there, with characters that you can understand and relate to. Finally finished the fall of the templars by robyn young, returned it to the library, and made a donation due to my tardiness. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Requiem paperback apr 25 20 by robyn young author 4. Requiem by robyn young and a great selection of related books. Book three of the brethren trilogy audible audio edition. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. Robyns books have been written in nineteen different languages and published in twentytwo countries. Robyn youngs historical fiction has topped international bestseller lists and won praise from the likes of raymond khoury, steve berry, and alison weir. With pageturning suspense and thrilling action, the brethren trilogy brilliantly evokes that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the west as the crusades.
Having said that, the book does span some twenty years telling the tale of how the french king philippe disbanded the once almighty knights templar. Robyn young is an exciting new voice that speaks loudly sharon penman on brethren. The christian empire in the holy land lies in ruins. Sales for historical fiction have seen a dramatic increase over the last few years and robyns books are a major part of that. Requiem is a novel by robyn young set during the end of the ninth and final crusade. Requiem brethren trilogy book 3 by robyn young for sale. In the end as with the other books the 700 pages flew by, and gripped me all the way through. After years fighting in the desert sun and secretly working for peace with the brethren will campbell returns to find his scottish homeland under attack by his enemy, king edward i. Sep 17, 2009 robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and devon. Apr 26, 20 robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and devon. This is an excellent book and a fitting end to the trilogy. It is the late thirteenth century, and king edward of england marches on scotland intent on conquest, his campaign to unite the british isles under one crown inspired by an arthurian prophecy. Brethren trilogy book 3 kindle edition by robyn young. Requiem by robyn young paperback, 2009 for sale online ebay.
The book was named book of the year by the bild a german newspaper and got in the new york top twenty publications. They are not a history of the crusades but the fictional experiences of one templar as. Robyn young is the author of the internationally bestselling brethren trilogy, which includes brethren, crusade, and the forthcoming novel requiem. Requiem brethren trilogy book 3 by robyn young whsmith. Requiem has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Requiem brethren, book 3 by robyn young fantastic fiction. Brethren trilogy book 3 paperback published april 25th 20 by hodder and stoughton paperback, 672 pages. Her first novel, brethren, was the bestselling hardback debut novel of 2006, with the paperback also going straight into the top ten bestseller list.
Brethren trilogy book 3 by robyn young 20090402 on. It took her seven years to write the novel where she was intrigued by the idea of these medieval warrior monks. Brethren is a novel written by robyn young set in the ninth and last crusade. Requiem by robyn young the crusades are over and europe is in chaos. The internationally bestselling author of brethren and crusade tells the cataclysmic story of the last days of the knights templar.
They are not a history of the crusades but the fictional experiences of one templar as the age of the crusades comes to a close. See all books authored by robyn young, including crusade, and requiem. From her mothers side, her blood is welsh and irish, and from her fathers, english and scottish, so she considers herself to be a true brit. Jan 01, 2008 finally finished the fall of the templars by robyn young, returned it to the library, and made a donation due to my tardiness. The crusade is loaded with medieval atmosphere and intriguing actions. Two more bestsellers followed, crusade and requiem, completing the. In robyns other novel, crusade, like brethren follows the story of will and baybars.
Jan 24, 20 engaging and enjoyable robyn young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair tom harper, author, knights of the cross. The epic conclusion to the millionselling brethren trilogy. Crusade, like brethren before it, follows will campbell, a templar involved in a secret order known as the anima templi, as he tries to secure peace in the holy land with the help of kalawun, a highranking officer in the mamluk court ruled by sultan baybars. The fall of the templars is the 3rd and last in the series that began with brethren and which i am halfway through. If this book appeals then you might also enjoy an unholy alliance by susanna gregory or alexandria by lindsey davis. While it took a while to read, it was more my fault than the books. Requiem brethren, book 3 by robyn young book cover, description, publication history. Signed books by robyn young, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. Betrayed by those he has served since boyhood, torn apart watching his daughter plunge into a dangerous affair, will must now forge his own. The book brethren set in the ninth and last crusade describes a young teenage boy, who starts as a sergeant and is promoted to become a full knight templar. Returning to paris, templar knight will campbell is at a crossroads. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and devon.
Might be a little while before i pick up another robyn young book. Crusade is a novel by robyn young set during the end of the ninth and final crusade. Robyn young books list of books by author robyn young. Her first novel, brethren, was the bestselling hardback debut novel of 2006, with. Nov 14, 2016 dan jones the wars of the roses the fall of the plantagenets and the rise of the tudo audiobook duration. Fans of robyn young will know of her superb research for this is the concluding volume of an epic trilogy of robert the bruce, so the first half of the book concentrates on robert running for his life in the face of the brutal english and uncontrollable scottish clans no spider im afraid. Crusade is an epic within an epic, about the battle for the kingdom of jerusalem, and the political powers, truth seekers, and betrayers in the middle east and beyond.
Im a fan of her works, brethren, crusade, and requiem because they are damn good books that bring. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Requiem book by robyn young half price books marketplace. Sales for historical fiction have seen a dramatic increase over the last few years and robyn s books are a major part of that.
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