SUMMARY: It is Twelfth century Jerusalem and sixteen-year-old Pagan is assigned to work for Lord Roland, a Templer knight. Set against a background of mounting tension as the Infidels, led by Saladin, close in on the Holy City, the relationship develops between knight and squire
Analysis
English fiction
Notes
For teenagers 12-16 years old
Maps on lining papers
Audience
For teenagers
Notes
Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers, 1993 shortlist