Soldier of Crusade: A Crusades Novel

Volume #2 in the Crusades trilogy. Bohemund and his nephew head east to the lands of the Byzantine Empire as part of the greatest military expedition of medieval times: the Papal Crusade. But the Normans never pass into a new territory without an eye to the notion of gaining land and power, and this is no exception. Meanwhile, on his own mission to wrest land for himself, the wily emperor Comnenus will play the deciding role in Bohemund's story.

The second volume in the powerful Crusades trilogy

1096: The Pope has called for a crusade to free Jerusalem, and half the warriors of Europe have responded. Among them is the Norman Count Bohemund, one-time enemy of Byzantium, whose help is required if progress is to be possible. His first task, pushing back the infidel Turks from the holy places of Christendom, calls for an uneasy alliance with old enemy Emperor Alexius. But can the crusaders trust the wily emperor?

With past tensions and grudges arising, Bohemund is faced once again with the opportunity to gain power, land, and riches for himself - but will the risks of doing so outweigh the rewards? The crusaders must contend with sieges, open battles, hunger, and want on their journey to mighty Antioch, where they face the stiffest test of their mettle. As defeat threatens, only Norman discipline can save the day.