Painted in Blood

Informationen zum Autor Pip grew up in South Devon. He studied medieval history at London University and later worked as a reader for a literary agency when he wasn't dabbling as a bike messenger! saxophonist! food critic! gardener and restaurant owner. He now lives in Devon with his wife and children. Zusammenfassung 'Pip Vaughan-Hughes has given us a monk, a corpse, a sinister Templar and a terrific adventure that romps across mediaeval Christendom' Bernard Cornwell 1242 AD and Europe is in flames once more. The King of France, Louis, has decided to stamp out the heretic faith of the Cathars once and for all. The trouble is that Petroc and his mentor, Captain de Montalhac are on the wrong side... For the Captain can no longer ignore his Cathar roots and heads for the Languedoc and war with his former patron. He takes with him not only gold, but also something far more valuable - a mysterious relic depicting the face of Jesus. This 'Cathar Crucifix' will rally a full-scale rebellion against the French Monarchy. But Petroc can see the danger to his friend. Louis possesses a huge army and the necessary ruthlessness to crush all in his path. Now - as Montalhac retreats to the mountain fastness of Montsegur - only Petroc can save his friend - and perhaps the most sacred relic of all...

Summary

A powerful journey into the origins of the shroud of Turin - a dangerous relic in age of mystery

Product details

• Authors: Pip Vaughan-Hughes, Vaughan-Hughes Pip
• Publisher: Orion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 19.03.2009
• EAN: 9780752883113
• ISBN: 978-0-7528-8311-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 27 mm
• Series: Unholy Relics; Unholy Relics
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Historical novels and narratives; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Historical fiction, FICTION / Literary, Historical adventure, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Medieval, FICTION / Thrillers / Historical, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Historical adventure fiction