The Retreat

A long Roman road stretches deep through an ancient forest like a dark route straight to Hades. On that road are a band of survivors returning from a failed expedition to the Holy Land. One of only a handful of knights in this army is Guibert of Rocadamour, a young noble who wants nothing more than to become a legendary hero whom people will sing songs about.

Brave but inexperienced, Guibert must make several difficult decisions as rival groups among the remnants of the army vie for his support. As they draw closer to the safety of the French border, those stark choices become a matter of life or death.

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***** "The character development of the young knight is powerful and the story gripping from start to finish." Amazon review.