num_pages: 425
description: 'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben KanePisa May 1364.Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless warring between Italy's city states. But when a message comes from the Grand Master of the Hospitaliers William is forced to leave his dreams of fame and fortune behind him.The Hospitaliers are gathering men for a crusade and Sir William must join them. Yet before they set out for the holy land the knights face deadly adversaries much closer to home . . .In the twisting politics of Italy no one can be trusted. And there are those who would be pleased to see the crusade fail . . .Can Sir William and his knights survive this impossible mission into the heart of the enemy?
language: English
title: The Long Sword
publisher: Orion