Relics
A suspicious cathedral fire.
A missing relic.
A terrorist plot to kill the king of France.
Intrigue. Betrayal. Romance.
Another day in the 13th Century.
Relics (Thomas Nelson 1993, re-released 2009) tells the story of Jean-Michel d'Anjou, a young disinherited knight who tries to save the Sword of St. Martin in a burning cathedral but fails. However, a perfect cross is burned on his shirt, which the bishop takes as a sign that Jean-Michel should go on a quest to find relics to replace those lost in the blaze. Consumed by an impossible longing for the lovely baroness who finances the venture, Jean-Michel travels with a mysterious troubadour and wandering scholar to Crusader Palestine, where he becomes entangled in a terrorist plot to assassinate King Louis IX of France.
"Desjarlais' descriptions of medieval life and times are realistic and complete. The author obviously knows this historical time inside and out. Readers will find this novel filled with enough excitement, adventure, intrigue and romance to keep the interest level high."
PM
"Relics will provide hours of enjoyment as readers follow Jean-Michel d'Anjou from one perilous adventure to another!"
Bookstore Journal
"Thank you for an entertaining and enlightening time. The story becomes what it is telling about - a grand troubadour song."
Alisan K., in a letter to the writer
"I love stories of castles and knights, but there is so little good stuff written about this part of our history. Desjarlais is a master of historical fiction--weaving vivid descriptions of the food, clothes, beliefs, politics and habits of the time into a story that grabs hold of your imagination and doesn't let go! For the guys, there's plenty of swordplay, action and intrigue. For the girls, there's romance and uncertainty. I never knew what a key role the collection and preservation of relics played in the history of Catholicism. It's also great to get into the mind of someone who might have lived in that time period and see how similar their dreams and struggles were to our own. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about the days of the Crusades and doesn't mind learning a thing or two in the process!"
amazon.com reviewer
To order RELICS directly from the publisher:
http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=0840767358
or by phone toll-free: 1-800-251-4000 ext 2180
The "buy me" button at the publisher's web site also allows the buyer to click to Amazon.com where this new updated edition is available. (Caution: You might find used copies there for a lower price, but it won't be the new edition. The updated edition is $14.99).
SEE THE 30-SECOND RELICS TRAILER ON YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv2HmgPjwLQ
RELICS
ISBN: 0840767358
ISBN-13: 9780840767356
Format: Trade Paper
Trim Size: 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.72
Page Count: 320
Carton Qty: 36
Price: $14.99
Click here for more information on St. King Louis IX of France, here for The Crusades, and here (also here) for relics.
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