The Gripping Historical Adventure Continues

Step back to 1191 as Will Bowman, newly returned to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', faces the bloody climax of the war against Saladin in the Holy Land. This gritty, pacy historical fiction from Scott Mariani delivers relentless action and perilous adventures.

Once the conflict in the Holy Land concludes, Will finds himself entangled in the skulduggery of traitors conspiring against Richard's kingdom, threatening further conflict. Torn between his destiny and his allegiance, Will yearns for peace, but when a deadly new danger emerges, he must embark on his most dangerous voyage yet—a covert rescue mission deep into the heartlands of a ruthless foreign power.

Key Features & Highlights

• Setting: 1191, Holy Land and beyond.
• Series Position: Book 3 of the Will Bowman Series.
• Plot Focus: Loyalty to King Richard, covert rescue missions, and fighting treason.
• Praise: Described as "Gritty, pacy historical fiction" by Simon Scarrow, #1 Sunday Times Bestseller.

Specifications

• Author: Scott Mariani
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Publication Date: April 23, 2026
• Dimensions: 128 x 34 x 196mm
• Weight: 258g
• ISBN-10: 1399736906
• ISBN-13: 978-1399736909

Bestseller Ranking Highlights

Ranked highly among readers of historical fiction, including #8 in Medieval Historical Fiction and #52 in War Story Fiction.

Follow Will Bowman as he navigates loyalty, war, and rescue in this thrilling installment of the historical adventure series.