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The Road to Jerusalem

Crusades Trilogy Series, Book 1

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The Road to Jerusalem

By: Jan Guillou
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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For power. For passion. For glory.

The epic story of the Knights Templar.

Born in 1150 to a noble Swedish family and coming of age at a monastery under the tutelage of a Cistercian monk and a former Knight Templar, young Arn Magnusson is sent to fulfill his destiny beyond the cloister walls. But the world awaiting him is a place at odds with his monastic ways. And when the murder of a king engulfs Western Götaland into a whirlwind of intrigue and ruthless power plays, headstrong and naive Arn is forced to leave the woman he loves behind and take up arms to battle infidels in the Holy Land.

©1998 Jan Guillou; English translation copyright 2009 by Steven T. Murray (P)2020 Tantor Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction Royalty Middle Ages
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Enjoyable thorough detail in an insightful story. When you think of Templar knights or medieval content do you think about Scandinavia? After this story you assuredly will.
Start of a trilogy that i enjoyed despite the hefty amount of time required to complete. Narrator does a wonderful job.

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It did take me a while to warm to the laconic style & pacing of the narrator, but after that it was smooth sailing. A wonderfully detailed story, really drawing the listener into the world created by Guillou. Unfortunately the immersion was broken occasionally by the mention of Bible chapter/verse numbers which didn't appear until the 16th century. Not sure if that is something that would bother many - and don't let it stop you from immersing yourself in this othwerwise fantastic book.

Great story!

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