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The Black Rood (Celtic Crusades S) [Paperback]

Stephen Lawhead (Author)
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Publication Date: 16 Sep 2011 | Series: Celtic Crusades S

Second volume of the magnificent historical saga set at the time of the Holy Crusades

Duncan knows little of the Great Crusade until his uncle, Torf-Einar, reappears with news that the holy Cross of the Crucifixion – the Black Rood – has been discovered and is in the possession of the Knights Templar.

Against his father, Murdo’s, wishes, he sets off on a dangerous quest to return it to Scotland, accompanied only by his friend, the monk Padraig. The quest leads them to Armenia, Syria and Egypt, and soon the two become drawn into the dark intrigues of the Templars, who have begun to assert their power throughout the new kingdoms of the Holy Land.

This magnificent and exciting historical fantasy recounts the bloodiest of all times – the early years of the last millennium – when treachery and brutal battle were commonplace, and men often survived by faith alone.

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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Voyager; New Ed edition (16 Sep 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0006483224
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006483229
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 483,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘I can confidently assure you that fantasy writing doesn’t get much better than this’
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‘Powerful and deeply moving. The Iron Lance is an engrossing read’
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‘This is a rip-roaring adventure story; the pace rarely flags. There’s scheming, murder and betrayal aplenty’
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‘A vivid historical setting and a lengthy and satisfying plot’
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Murdo Ranulfsson has survived the harrowing experience of being part of the Great Crusade in Jerusalem, and has returned to Scotland to found a powerful and devout clan. Life is also good for Murdo's son, Duncan, until his young wife dies in childbirth. Driven by grief and the death-bed stories of his uncle, Torf-Einar, Duncan decides to follow in his father's footsteps and journey to Jerusalem to be part of the Holy Crusade. But before Duncan leaves, a reluctant Murdo reveals that their home conceals the Holy Relic of the Iron Lance.

Stunned by this revelation, Duncan travels to France with his friend, the monk Padraig, all the while pondering on the mystery of his uncle's dying words: the Holy Cross of the Crucifixion, or Black Rood, has been discovered in Jerusalem, and is being carried into battle by a Christian knights Templar. But before he can reach his desitnation Duncan is captured by barbarian soldiers and taken to Cairo to await his fate at the hands of the Caliph…

This magnificent, exciting historical fantasy continues the epic story of a Scottish family's rise to power during the time of the Crusades.

Stephen Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. His works include 'Byzantium', The Pendragon Cycle – the Arthurian epic that made his name – and the Song of Albion and Dragon King trilogies. He lives in Oxford with his wife and two sons.

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"Fantasy writing doesn't get much better than this"
THE EXPRESS

"This is a rip-roaring adventure story; the pace rarely flags. There's scheming, murder and betrayal aplenty"
INTERZONE

"A vivid historical setting and a lengthy and satisfying plot"
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rood not to 8 Nov 2009
By Captain Pugwash
As a longtime admirer of Stephen Lawhead's fantasy novels I found this epic medieval tale of faith, treachery and swordplay a compelling read from start to finish.
The story follows the fortunes of Duncan Caithness, Scottish noblemen and pilgrim, who embarks on an ill-fated quest to recover the titular artefact - part of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Duncan is robbed by bandits, separated from his friends, captured by hostile knights, and eventually sentenced to death in the Holy Lands.
Lawhead narrates the story from two fronts - that of Duncan himself, and one of his nineteenth century descendants, a Scottish lawyer who chances upon the manuscript that Duncan created during his journey. This dual narrative works very well in terms of structure, although the strand concerning Duncan and his perilous pilgrimage is naturally far more engaging.
The second in a trilogy, I read this one before the others, and it is just as good as a stand-alone novel. Perfect for anyone who likes their fantasy history peppered with a dose of realism, this story is stylish and passionate, and definitely left me wanting more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel of historical and spiritual quest 30 April 2001
By D. Sawyer
In the second part of his Celtic Crusades trilogy, Lawhead once again skilfully weaves historical fact with spiritual purpose, with realistic and distinct characters.

If you enjoyed 'The Iron Lance', you will love this - if not, it still stands as a great story in its own right.

I can't wait to read volume 3!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Mixture of History and Fiction 23 Jun 2009
By Sir Furboy TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Second in the "Celtic Crusades" trilogy - but this trilogy also follows on from "Patrick: Son of Ireland: in some ways. The book is Lawhead's usual mix of well researched history and a good dose of fiction filling in the gaps.

Duncan, son of Murdo: Lord of Caithness, sets out on pilgrimage to the Holy Land following the death of his wife in childbirth of their second child. He vows to find and bring home the Black Rood - the true cross of Christ. This book recapitulates much of the former book ("The Iron Lance"). We have the journey to the Holy Land, broadening of horizons, disillusionment, capture, escape and a little bit of treasure hunting on the side. However the first book was better than this one as it had a more human conflict that had to be resolved also in the form of the greedy bishop of Orkneyjar. This book lacked that tension.
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