A rebel knight. A woman who performs miracles. A kingdom on the brink of holy war.
France, 1205: Fresh from the blood-soaked crusades of the Holy Land, Philip of Vercy returns to find his estate in ruins and his only son at death’s door. Whispers speak of a young healer — Fabricia — marked with the sacred wounds of Christ. She may be his child’s last hope.
But Fabricia is a fugitive. Hunted by the Inquisition, she hides deep in the misty mountains of the Languedoc — stronghold of the Cathars, heretics the Pope has sworn to destroy. Now the south burns with rebellion, and the Pope’s crusade is marching straight towards her.
To reach Fabricia, Philip must overcome treachery, defy the Church, and survive the flames of war. He will risk his lands, his titles — even his life. Any man with sense would turn back.
But Philip of Vercy is no ordinary man.
A sweeping saga of love, faith and vengeance set against the chaos of medieval France — perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follett and Sharon Kay Penman.
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