The Long Sword Av Christian Cameron

<P><B>''One of <I>the</I> finest historical fiction writers in the world'' Ben Kane</B><br><br>Pisa, May 1364.<br><br>Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless warring between Italy''s city states. But when a message comes from the Grand Master of the Hospitaliers, William is forced to leave his dreams of fame and fortune behind him.<br><br>The Hospitaliers are gathering men for a crusade, and Sir William must join them. Yet before they set out for the holy land, the knights face deadly adversaries much closer to home . . . <br><br>In the twisting politics of Italy, no one can be trusted. And there are those who would be pleased to see the crusade fail . . . <br><br>Can Sir William and his knights survive this impossible mission into the heart of the enemy?</P>