Silk Road: A haunting story of adventure, romance and courage: 1

Bestselling historical thriller, Silk Road, paints a captivating story of courage, daring and human frailty onto the grand canvas of the medieval East. The Holy Land, 1260: Josseran Sarrazini is a Templar Knight, trained for war. But as the Christian garrisons in the Holy Land begin to fall to the Saracen, he is sent on a mission of peace. Haunted by the things he has done, he sees it as a way to escape his past. His task is formidable. To forge an alliance with Kublai Khan, ruler of the greatest empire in history and commander of the invincible Mongol horde. To ride the treacherous Silk Road to the edge of the known world. To cheat hunger, thirst and death. And to put his trust in a people who do not believe in his cause or his god. This new world ultimately brings Josseran face to face with a stark choice: keep his Templar oath – or follow the longings of his soul. ‘Blazing with adventure, epic in scope, and utterly compulsive.’ Waterstone’s UK. ‘A magisterial tale.’ Daily Mail UK. ‘Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.’ Liverpool Daily Post. Colin Falconer’s series of stand-alone novels draws inspiration from many periods of history. Bargain with Kublai Khan in ancient Cathay, battle Aztec warriors in a jungle temple, or enter the mountain strongholds of the legendary Cathars. Glimpse Julius Caesar in the sweat and press of the Roman Forum, ride a war elephant in the army of Alexander the Great, or follow Suleiman the Magnificent into the forbidden palace of his harem. The series has over 8000 five-star reviews and has been translated into 25 languages. —- ISBN: 9781980297147