“A brilliant depiction of medieval times, centered in the land that would become Sweden.
Already an international sensation, The Road to Jerusalem by Jan Guillou is the epic story of the Knights Templar. A major bestseller in Europe—with more than two million copies sold in Sweden alone—and the basis for the most lavish and expensive Swedish film ever made (check out the movie with English dialog on Amazon), it is a novel Diana Gabaldon calls, ‘beautifully constructed…skillfully written and translated.’ Historical fiction lovers, particularly fans of the sweeping, bestselling adventure novels of Bernard Cornwell, will be captivated by this magnificent tale of romance, faith, and battle set against the backdrop of the Crusades.
For power. For passion. For glory.”
“An appealing new twist on the Crusades approaching the Knights Templar and the Holy Wars from the Swedish point of view. “ - Booklist
(Group read suggestion from Beth McCrea, book club co-founder.)