Divine Vengeance
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Publisher Description
The distance from honor to vengeance is just one heartbeat.
Johan seeks glory. Raimon seeks faith. Both find love in Guilelma’s arms, but only death and depravity in Simon de Montfort’s wake. When they join forces, it is for a common goal: to exact retribution for Montfort’s brutality.
Set in southern France in the early 1200s, Divine Vengeance follows the Holy Crusade against the Cathars, a sect whose beliefs did not align with Rome, as viewed through the eyes of a soldier and a monk. But this rich history is only the backdrop for a story of two men who unknowingly love the same woman and yet become comrades against a common enemy: Simon de Montfort, the Church’s sadistic crusader.
Praise for Divine Vengeance:
Chanticleer Writing Competition (2013): 1st Place for Medieval/Dark Ages.
About the author:
D.W. Koons has traveled the world, having lived extended periods in Hong Kong, England, China and Spain. He currently resides in Colorado, working as an analyst in local government, writing novels and painting medieval illuminations. D.W. is a retired Colorado State Champion sabre fencer who now expends his energy cycling, kayaking and hiking.
Customer Reviews
Great Book!
Divine Vengeance is an incredibly well written book. The author has done his research on the Cathar beliefs and the history surrounding their relationship with the Catholic Church. It's fascinating to see this history through the eyes of different actors in the story and reflect on the beliefs and thought processes that led to the Crusades. This book helped me evaluate my own thoughts and was a spectacular read! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.