Road to Byzantium: A Novel of the First Crusade (Byzantium saga)

By Jon Anthony Hauser

The captivating tale of Radeaux and Laele continues as the crusaders depart Byzantium for the perils of Asia, where they are surrounded by terrifying enemies at every turn. In his desperation to rescue Laele from a life of bondage, Radeaux must brave both the ferocity of the merciless Turks, and the treachery of his own warlords. The young knight Fultyn also comes of age during the arduous trek through the wilds of Illyria and Anatolia, as his youthful idealism is gradually replaced by a cynicism and calculation born of battlefield betrayal, political intrigue, and personal revelation. The character and perseverance of his beautiful wife Margarete, and his sheltered sister Gwendolyn, are also tested as they embark upon a journey of their own to the exotic and forbidding Saracen lands of the East. In their quest for advanced knowledge and healing, they instead discover prejudice and violence. But the greatest obstacle they each must face comes from within their own wounded souls. Beyond Byzantium is the ongoing chronicle of the First Crusade, an epic chapter in all history. The fascinating cast of characters makes this a legendary saga.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1717341667
• ISBN13: 9781717341662
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"