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In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood.
1205. Richard Fitz Simon has fled England after his title was usurped, joining the Livonian Order of Swordbrothers – a German brotherhood of warrior-monks fighting to bring the word of God to the pagan frontier. After slaying the Lithuanian champion at the Battle of Rodenpois, Richard is celebrated by the Order and their Semigallian allies.
Yet his position remains precarious. Jealous rivals question his right to stand among the brotherhood, and his master, Knight-brother Rudolf, is enraged by Richard’s disobedience. When dark secrets from Lübeck resurface, Richard also finds himself at odds with Bishop Albert, head of the Christian mission in Livonia. As he struggles to reconcile faith, duty and identity, he is drawn into a brutal world of suspicion, hardship and bloodshed.
Sent on an expedition to build a castle deep in the wilderness, Richard soon sees tensions erupt – and the path he has chosen threatens to destroy everything he has fought to become.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Really enjoyed Soldiers of Christ by Jon Byrne. It’s gritty, raw and feels very real no sugar coating at all. Richard is a great main character, flawed but easy to root for, and you can really feel the pressure he’s under the whole time. The setting is harsh and immersive, and the tension never really lets up. Not just about battles either. it’s about loyalty, identity and trying to find where you belong. Definitely one to pick up if you like your historical fiction a bit darker!
I have to say I love a good historical fiction and for me what makes a good historical fiction is a nice mix of historical accuracy with gripping storytelling. Byrne does just this in Soldiers of Christ. Mixing well researched history with a gripping narrative and switching between time this book will keep you hooked from the first page til the last. The writing is fantastic and makes you feel like you are right in the narrative with the characters. The characters are believable, well conceived and realistic which only aids to the enjoyment. This is a definite must read for fans of the medieval time period who love a good action narrative.
