Robyn Young is an exciting voice in historical fiction, writing in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, and Manda Scott. The second epic novel of the Brethren trilogy, which has sold millions of copies, unfolds in 1274, in the fortified city of Acre, the last significant stronghold of the Crusaders in Palestine, where an epic conflict begins. Will Campbell is a Knight Templar, trained for war, but as a member of the mysterious group called the Brethren, he is also a man of peace. After years of slaughter, the Brethren have helped broker a truce between Christians and Muslims. However, there are those on both sides for whom peace is not an option. As war approaches, Will is torn between his oath as a Knight, his secret role with the Brethren, and his duty to Elwen, the woman he loves but is not allowed to marry.