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A sword forged A home built A new era born The Roman armies are now gone, and Publius Varrus, the legionnaire turned blacksmith, along with his former commanding general Caius Britannicus, begin to form alliances that will create a nation out of bloodshed and chaos. Using the mysterious metal smelted from a meteorite, Varrus forges an extraordinary sword that will one day be wielded by his great grandson. He names it Excalibur. And in the country's darkest hour, these two dreamers establish a colony that will uphold their values and bring civilisation to a broken land: a place called Camelot. Discover the most authentic telling of the Arthurian legend ever written

Jedinečná příležitost získat všechny tři díly nesmírně úspěšné templářské trilogie v dárkovém balení! Chrámová hora – mladý rytíř Hugo z Payns vstupuje do Řádu a nedlouho po zasvěcení se ocitá uprostřed šílenství první křížové výpravy. Ve Svaté zemi se pak na příkaz vůdců Řádu se svými spolubratry pouští do pátrání po pokladu nedozírné ceny. Korouhev cti – mladý skotský templář a člen hrstky vyvolených sdružených v Sionském bratrstvu Alexandr Sinclair se po prohrané bitvě u Hattínu uchýlil do pouště. Ve stejném čase se Richard Lví srdce vypravuje na tažení, které má osvobodit Svatou zemi, ale i tentokrát Řád ohrožují intriky křižáckých vůdců. Zkáza Řádu – William Sinclair je oddaným služebníkem templářského řádu, ale vše, v co věřil, má z příkazu francouzského krále brzy lehnout popelem. William ovšem ví, že největší bohatství Řádu nepředstavuje zlato, nýbrž tajemný poklad, který by v nesprávných rukou mohl otřást i základy křesťanské církve…

Born of the chaos of the Dark Ages, the Dream of Eagles produced a king, a country and an everlasting legend--Camelot Publius Varrus is a veteran Roman officer and a maker of swords. In the early fifth century, amid the violent struggles between the people of Britain and the invading Saxons, Picts and Scots, he and his former general, Caius Britannicus, forge the government and military system that will become known as the Round Table, and initiate a chain of events that will lead to the coronation of the High King we know today as Arthur. Rich in historical detail, brimming with drama, intrigue and passion, The Skystone gives new resonance to an enduring and powerful legend.

A final entry in a trilogy that began with Standard of Honor and Knights of the Black and White begins just prior to the Day of Infamy and traces the flight of Sir William St. Clair with hundreds of betrayed knights, a widow and the Temple's legendary treasure. Reprint.

Když dávno bývalo Skotsko perlou severu. Mocenskou říši hrdých mužů a statečných žen. Jenže ty časy patří minulosti a příběhům. Nyní je království hračkou mocných, kteří neváhají zradit svou zemi a národ cizímu králi. Angličané to dobře vědí a pod rouškou nabídky pomoci si připravují půdu pro vlastní krutovládu. Jenže stejně jako se šíří násilí a nespravedlnost, v temných lesích, strmých horách a stísněných městečkách se probouzí hrdinství a ochota bojovat za téměř ztracený sen. Sen o cti a právu. O svobodném Skotsku. Tím, kdo bude za tento sen bojovat, je William Wallace. To on dal statečným srdcím směr, odvážným pažím sílu. To on se stane ochráncem Skotska. Jenže ne dnes. Zatím to není válečník ani postrach Anglie. Zatím je to prostý muž toužící po lásce své ženy a bezpečí své rodiny. Blíží se však den, kdy se všechna přání, všechna víra v dobro a slovo rytířů a odhodlání žít v míru obrátí v prach....

The story of the rise and fall of the powerful and mysterious Knights of the Temple: the Third Crusade under Richard the Lionheart.

Shortly after his initiation into the Order of the Knights Templar, Sir Hugh de Payens is drawn into the turbulence of the First Crusade and joins with fellow members of the Order to uncover the roots of the secret society that has guided his family for generations.

Příležitost získat všechny tři díly nesmírně úspěšné templářské trilogie v dárkovém balení! Chrámová hora – mladý rytíř Hugo z Payns vstupuje do Řádu a nedlouho po zasvěcení se ocitá uprostřed šílenství první křížové výpravy. Ve Svaté zemi se pak na příkaz vůdců Řádu se svými spolubratry pouští do pátrání po pokladu nedozírné ceny. Korouhev cti – mladý skotský templář a člen hrstky vyvolených sdružených v Sionském bratrstvu Alexandr Sinclair se po prohrané bitvě u Hattínu uchýlil do pouště. Ve stejném čase se Richard Lví srdce vypravuje na tažení, které má osvobodit Svatou zemi, ale i tentokrát Řád ohrožují intriky křižáckých vůdců. Zkáza Řádu – William Sinclair je oddaným služebníkem templářského řádu, ale vše, v co věřil, má z příkazu francouzského krále brzy lehnout popelem. William ovšem ví, že největší bohatství Řádu nepředstavuje zlato, nýbrž tajemný poklad, který by v nesprávných rukou mohl otřást i základy křesťanské církve…

In this pandemic story, Peter Sheridan, an inveterate bachelor in his forties, a phlegmatic loner, content with his life, suddenly finds himself the guardian of his two nephews after his sister and her husband are killed. Seeking to wriggle her way into his life is the formidable character of Denise, who considers Peter a potential husband who might provide a home for her and her daughter. To further complicate matters, the boys arrive with a refugee in tow. Will Peter be able to cope with an instant family?

As modern Scotland chooses its future, Jack Whyte presents his epic adventure about its founding hero, Robert the Bruce, and the battle for the heart of his homeland.

The Eagles’ Brood continues the saga of the Colony known as Camulod, and the tale of the descendants of those brave Romans who forged a new way of life for the Celt and Roman peoples when the Roman legions departed Britain. Most know the new leader of the Colony as Merlyn; all call him Commander. Cauis Merlyn Britannicus is responsible for their safety, and all look to him for guidance, leadership, justice, and salvation. It is a harsh life but a good community, and Merlyn is dedicated to spreading the influence of Roman culture beyond the Colony’s borders. Uther Pendragon, the man who will father the legendary Arthur, is the cousin Merlyn has known and loved since they were birthed, four hours apart on the same day, the year the legions left Britain. He is the tireless warrior--the red dragon to Merlyn’s great silver bear--and between the two of them, the Colony knows few enemies. As different as they can be, they are inseparable: two faces of the same coin. In a world torn apart by warfare and upheaval, each is the other’s certainty and guarantee of the survival of the Colony . . . until a vicious crime, one that strikes at the roots of Merlyn’s life, drives a wedge between them. A wedge that threatens the fate of a nation . . . .

The story of Uther Pendragon, cousin to sorcerer Merlyn and father to Arthur.

The hugely ambitious Bravehearts Chronicles reaches its climax with the tale of how Robert Bruce and William Wallace fought off the mighty English army and changed Scotland's history through blood, brains and bravery.

Merlyn Britannicus and Uther Pendragon - The Silver Bear and The Red Dragon - are the leaders of the Colony, lifeblood to the community from which will come the fabled Camulod. They are the descendants of those brave Romans who forged a new way of life for the Celt and Roman peoples when the Roman legions departed Britain. They have sworn to protect the Colony's safety and have pledged their lives to preserve the past and to fulfill a dream. But their tranquillity is in ruins, Uther lies dead following treachery... and all that is left of the dream is the babe Arthur. Heir to the Colony of Camulod, born with Roman heritage, as well as the royal blood of the Hibernians and the Celts, Arthur is the living incarnation of the sacred dream of his ancestors: independent survival in Britain amidst the ruins of the Roman Empire. When Arthur is adopted by his cousin, Caius Merlyn Britannicus, an enormous responsibility is placed upon Merlyn's shoulders. Now he must prepare young Arthur to unify the clans of Britain and guard the mighty sword Excalibur, crafted by his great uncle Publius Varrus. Above all, Merlyn must see that Arthur survives to achieve his ancestors' dreams - in spite of the deadly threats rumbling from the Saxon Shore.

In his Sphere debut, Sunday Times-bestselling author Jack Whyte tells the bloody, action-packed story of one of history's most famous warriors: William Wallace, the man known as Braveheart.

Jack Whyte's first collection of short stories offers a shift from his expansive historical narratives to a more intimate exploration of personal experiences. While it may seem like a departure, the essence of his storytelling remains intact, focusing on individual perspectives rather than sweeping historical events. This collection invites readers to engage with the emotional depth and nuanced characters that have characterized Whyte's work over the past two decades.

Britannia, anno del Signore 447. Merlino e Artù rientrano a Camelot dal vecchio fortino nel nord dove si erano nascosti per sfuggire ad Ironhair, nemico giurato del giovane di Uther Pendragon. Dopo una serie di peripezie dal ritmo incalzante, un'imboscata segnerà una tragica svolta nella vita di Merlino che sembrerà eclissarsi per un periodo, fino a quando ricomparirà sotto le spoglie dello stregone della famosa leggenda. Solo lui saprà liberare le terre d'occidente dal deforme e gigantesco mostro Carthac, solo lui sarà in grado di organizzare la storica cerimonia nella quale Artù sembrerà magicamente estrarre Excalibur dalla roccia.

Caio Merlino Britannico, dopo un fallito attentato alla vita del piccolo Artù, è fuggito da Camelot. Navigando verso nord, i fuggitivi giungono nel porto neutrale di Ravenglass, il cui re è Derek, l'uomo che ha ucciso il padre di Artù e violentato sua madre. Merlino deve reprimere l'odio che porta a quell'uomo e arriverà addirittura a salvargli la vita. In cambio si farà concedere un vecchio fortino abbandonato dai romani. Lì nascosto, Merlino educherà e addestrerà il giovane Artù di Pendragon.

Un macabro benvenuto aspetta Veronica Varro al suo arrivo in Cambria, regno del suocero Ullic. Gabbie di legno sospese su un'enorme fossa di fuoco e all'interno di esse centinaia di uomini destinati a bruciare vivi. L'orrore di quella notte strappa a Veronica una muta avrebbe sottratto il figlio a quella barbarie. Così l'infanzia di Uther, futuro padre di Artù, trascorre divisa tra l'oscura e rude Cambria e Camelot, la raffinata corte materna. AI suo fianco, il cugino Merlino, inseparabile amico e compagno di giochi. Ma la vita ben presto gli imporrà una difficile scelta.

Quando Artù lo aveva inviato in Bretagna, qualche mese prima, Lancillotto pensava che il suo destino fosse già stato scritto: era un Cavaliere della Tavola Rotonda e il suo compito sarebbe sempre stato quello di combattere al fianco del suo re. Questa volta però la missione è molto più delicata: creare un esercito di cavalieri che unisca il potere di tutti i sovrani di quelle terre lacerate da anni di lotte e che combatta in nome dei valori di Camelot. Ma la rivalità tra quei popoli non è il solo ostacolo che gli sbarra la strada. Perché la minaccia più grande per i suoi sogni di pace arriva da un esercito di guerrieri provenienti dall'Est che pare inarrestabile: gli Unni, guidati da Attila, stanno radendo al suolo tutto quello che trovano sul loro cammino e hanno preso d'assedio la regione di Benwick.

L'Ordre - une société secrète d'hommes issus de familles nobles anciennes, réunis pour protéger les secrets les plus précieux de l'Église chrétienne - a été décimé par la volonté capricieuse d'un roi. Ses membres sont persécutés et la plupart ont été contraints de fuir pour sauver leur vie alors que leurs dirigeants sont brûlés vifs.