The jester : a novel /
Patterson, James, 1947-
The jester : a novel / by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. - This Edition published in 2004 - London : Head line, 2003 - 527 pages ; 18 cm
Hugh De Luc, a poor innkeeper, returns home from the First Crusade wearied from battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land back to his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning." In his absence, Hugh's son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie, abducted by a ruthless duke in search of a priceless relic dating back to the Crucifixion. Taking on the role of a jester, Hugh infiltrates the court where he believes Sophie is held captive. There he confronts men more evil than he ever imagined and embarks on an epic battle to restore his broken life.
0316602051 9780755300204
2002073059
Fools and jesters--Fiction.
Kidnapping--Fiction.
Nobility--Fiction.
Crusades--Fiction.
Relics--Fiction.
France--History--Medieval period, 987-1515--Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Suspense fiction.
PS3566.A822 / J48 2003
813/.54
The jester : a novel / by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. - This Edition published in 2004 - London : Head line, 2003 - 527 pages ; 18 cm
Hugh De Luc, a poor innkeeper, returns home from the First Crusade wearied from battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land back to his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning." In his absence, Hugh's son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie, abducted by a ruthless duke in search of a priceless relic dating back to the Crucifixion. Taking on the role of a jester, Hugh infiltrates the court where he believes Sophie is held captive. There he confronts men more evil than he ever imagined and embarks on an epic battle to restore his broken life.
0316602051 9780755300204
2002073059
Fools and jesters--Fiction.
Kidnapping--Fiction.
Nobility--Fiction.
Crusades--Fiction.
Relics--Fiction.
France--History--Medieval period, 987-1515--Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Suspense fiction.
PS3566.A822 / J48 2003
813/.54