<h2>1270 AD. The Holy Land is in turmoil. </h2><p>As the Crusader knights desperately await the arrival of Edward Longshanks and his relieving army, Sultan Baibaars targets his Mamluk hordes against their greatest stronghold in Syria, the Krak des Chevaliers.</p><p>A thousand miles away in Wales, fourteen-year-old Garyn learns a disturbing secret. It will drive him on a crusade of his own: a quest to avenge his family, save his brother and in the process recover the holiest relic in the history of Christendom.</p><p>As the Crusades ignite around him, Garyn learns this is a time of brutality and chivalry; of strong men with stronger hearts, an era with no place for the weak.</p><p><b>A searing and unforgettable novel of medieval warfare, <i>Medieval ¿ Blood of the Sword</i> is perfect for fans of Christian Cameron and David Gilman.</b></p>