A little bit of a surprise for me this novel. I was expecting the usual Patterson novel of crime and mystery. However, this was a different kind of book, more of an epic tale. It concerns a jester called Hugh in France in 1098 who started out as an inn keeper who went on the Crusades.
We follow Hugh on his adventure to the east where he fights for the Christians but fate delivers him a holy relic that he does not realise the value of.
Upon his return to France after many months of travelling he meets with tragedy in his life and he sets out upon revenge and restitution in his life and the lives of his fellow villagers. A really nice tale if a little long.
8/10 for me.
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