The Retreat

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A rollicking medieval adventure, that will thrill teenage readers. A band of survivors are 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. With a dramatic setting, an assembly of striking characters and an intensely captivating story, this wonderful new novel from Conor Kostick will keep even the most reluctant reader turning the pages. Show more