Colin Falconer

1205 AD: As a Knight of the Realm, Philip of Vercy has fought the infidel in the Holy Land. Now, after twelve months of savage, bloody warfare, he is finally coming home to peace, and to his beloved wife. But France offers neither comfort nor peace. His wife has died in childbirth and his young son is gravely ill. When Philip hears rumours of a healer in the Languedoc, a young woman blessed by God and marked with Christ's Stigmata, he rides out on a desperate quest to save his child. His journey takes him into a vision of hell that outstrips even what he saw in Outremer. Disgusted by the senseless slaughter, Philip gradually becomes embroiled in the Cathar cause. And then he finds his miracle, Fabrisse Berenger - beautiful, mysterious and bewildered by her terrible wounds. Together, the pair must flee persecution under cover of darkness - but they cannot hold off the Pope's soldiers forever. Their destiny will be decided at Montaillet, the site of one of the most terrible massacres in history, where Fabrisse and Philip must make choices not just to save their lives, but their souls.

En plena cruzada contra los cátaros, un caballero debe elegir entre Dios, el amor o el honor.Año 1205. El caballero Philip de Vercy, tras luchar contra los infieles en Tierra Santa, regresa al hogar con su familia. Pero Francia atraviesa una epoca tumultuosa, su esposa ha muerto durante el parto y su hijo padece de una grave enfermedad.La unica esperanza para el pequeño parece ser una sanadora del Languedoc, Fabricia Berenger, una joven y marcada con los estigmas de Cristo, de la que se dice que incluso resucita a los muertos. En su busqueda de aquella mujer tocada por la gracia de Dios, Philip de Vercy se tropezara con el infierno de la cruzada albigense. Entre batallas sangrientas y matanzas de los herejes cataros, el caballero debera elegir entre Dios, el amor o el honor.En plena cruzada contra los cátaros, un caballero debe elegir entre Dios, el amor o el honor.Año 1205. El caballero Philip de Vercy, tras luchar contra los infieles en Tierra Santa, regresa al hogar con su familia. Pero Francia atraviesa una epoca tumultuosa, su esposa ha muerto durante el parto y su hijo padece de una grave enfermedad.La unica esperanza para el pequeño parece ser una sanadora del Languedoc, Fabricia Berenger, una joven y marcada con los estigmas de Cristo, de la que se dice que incluso resucita a los muertos. En su busqueda de aquella mujer tocada por la gracia de Dios, Philip de Vercy se tropezara con el infierno de la cruzada albigense. Entre batallas sangrientas y matanzas de los herejes cataros, el caballero debera elegir entre Dios, el amor o el honor.

Según la tradición otomana, la primera de las concubinas elegidas del sultán que le diera un hijo se convertía en Kaseki sultan, sultana favorita, lo que le permitía gozar de una consideración especial y la posibilidad de que su hijo accediera al trono.

Un caballero templario y un monje dominico emprenden un viaje desde Jerusalén hacia Mongolia por la Ruta de la Seda con la misión de transmitir un mensaje del Papa al Gran Khan y conseguir la alianza contra el Islam. En el camino deberan hacer frente a los mas diversos peligros mientras descubren un mundo cuya riqueza, tanto material como espiritual, les fascina y desconcierta a la vez.

Mediado el siglo XIII, un caballero templario y un monje dominico emprenden viaje desde Jerusalén hacia Mongolia a lo largo de la Ruta de la Seda. Josseran Sarrazini y Guillermo parten con la misión de transmitir un mensaje del Papa al Gran Kan y fraguar una alianza contra los sarracenos, que amenazan la unidad de los cruzados y tambien la del reino mongol. En el camino deberan hacer frente a los mas diversos peligros mientras descubren un mundo cuya riqueza, tanto material como espiritual, les fascina y desconcierta a la vez. Asi, el descubrimiento de las culturas lejanas de Asia y el contacto con una bella princesa tartara en Samarkanda conmoveran al templario hasta el punto de cuestionarse la supremacia de sus propias creencias. Con el fin de documentarse sobre el tema de esta novela, el autor conocido de miles de lectores por el exito de Harem, publicada por Emece recorrio personalmente la Ruta de la Seda hasta llegar a China. Combinando el relato de aventuras con una apasionante historia de amor y suspense, este libro nos acerca de forma amena e instructiva a la rica diversidad de religiones y culturas orientales que son parte fundamental del patrimonio de la humanidad.

En 1519, una expedición encabezada por Hernán Cortés aborda la costa mexicana. Aunque la misión inicial se limita a establecer relaciones comerciales, para el ambicioso Cortés el objetivo está claro: se trata de conseguir poder y dinero, y con ferrea voluntad azuza a sus hombres a una lucha aparentemente suicida contra los indigenas. Entonces aparece Malinalli, una esclava que se convertira en aliada, interprete y amante de Cortes, pues esta convencida de que el español es un dios llegado para salvar a su pueblo de la tirania azteca. El reducido ejercito español consigue llegar a la puertas de la capital, Tenochtitlan, donde los recibe Moctezuma. La ayuda de Malinalli sera crucial para que un puñado de guerreros españoles inicien la conquista del orgulloso imperio azteca, pues algo tiene la bella esclava en comun con los españoles: su deseo de acabar con el poder del soberano azteca, cueste lo que cueste. Encuadernacion: tapa dura.

Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didnt read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph M. W. CRAVEN_____________________Three can keep a secret. If two of you are dead...Two women are snatched off the streets of London in one weekend.DI Charlie George and his team get to work. The lives of these young women - one of them a mother - are on the line, and the clock is ticking.When they catch a lucky break from a CCTV camera, Charlie is sure they have their man. And thats when he gets his first surprise. Because nothing about this case is simple and not everyone is quite what they seem.Charlies job is to find the missing women and get to the truth. But some people would rather the truth stays hidden - even when the bodies start to pile up..._____________________Praise for Colin FalconerOnce you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], youll want to read everything hes ever writtenCrystal Book ReviewsFalconers grasp of period and places is almost flawless ... Hes my kind of writerPeter Corris, The AustralianYou are in for a real roller-coaster ride of never ending intrigueHistory and WomenFalconer demonstrates exceptional characterizationBookgeeks

Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didnt read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph M. W. CRAVEN_____________________Most acts of violence are pretty random. But murdering someone and impaling their head on the railing outside the Royal Courts of Justice... that takes planning.And when the pathologist finds a page from a book rammed down the dead mans throat, DI Charlie George thinks its safe to assume that someone, somewhere, wants to send a message.But people who have the resources to plan a murder like that also have the smarts not to get caught. So Charlie knows he has a problem.Whoever the killer is, he doesnt think theyve finished handing out their version of justice just yet. He just wishes he could summon the enthusiasm to stop them. Because sometimes people really do get whats coming to them. And Charlie and his team are left wondering which side of the law is justice really on?________________Praise for Colin FalconerOnce you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], youll want to read everything hes ever writtenCrystal Book ReviewsFalconers grasp of period and places is almost flawless ... Hes my kind of writerPeter Corris, The AustralianYou are in for a real roller-coaster ride of never ending intrigueHistory and WomenFalconer demonstrates exceptional characterizationBookgeeks

I really loved this . . . the beginning of an excellent series 5 stars, Netgalley readerA killer stalks the streets of London . . . When a priest is found crucified in a derelict North London chapel, it makes a dramatic change for DI Charlie George and his squad at Essex Road. The brutal murder could not be further from their routine of domestic violence and stabbings on the estates. And thats only the beginning . . .On Christmas Eve, a police officer goes missing and his colleagues cant help but anticipate the worst. It turns out theyre right to when eventually the body is found and they discover hes been stoned to death. As tensions rise, its up to Charlie and his team to venture into the citys cold underbelly to try and find an answer to the madness . . . before anyone else dies a martyrs death.Praise for Colin Falconer:Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . An absolute triumphM. W. CravenThis one doesnt disappoint! 5 stars, Netgalley readerOnce you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], youll want to read everything hes ever writtenCrystal Book ReviewsFalconers grasp of period and places is almost flawless ... Hes my kind of writer Peter Corris, The AustralianIt held my attention from start to finish . . . I have no hesitation in recommending 4 stars, Netgalley readerFalconer demonstrates exceptional characterisationBookgeeksA compelling piece of crime fiction . . . An entertaining and gritty read 4 stars, Netgalley reader

Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didnt read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph M. W. CRAVEN_____________He loves surprises. But not this one. A schoolgirl is found dead in a park in North London and DI Charlie George is not short of suspects - is it her stepfather? Is it a sex crime? Is it race-related?Charlie finally thinks he has it sorted, with his killer bang to rights. But then his lawyer gets him free on a technicality.And thats just the start of his troubles.Hes been a cop all his life, he thought hed seen everything . . . But Charlie soon realises, he hasnt seen anything yet._____________Praise for Colin FalconerA compelling piece of crime fiction . . . An entertaining and gritty read 4 stars, Netgalley readerThis one doesnt disappoint! 5 stars, Netgalley readerIt held my attention from start to finish . . . I have no hesitation in recommending 4 stars, Netgalley readerOnce you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], youll want to read everything hes ever writtenCrystal Book ReviewsFalconers grasp of period and places is almost flawless ... Hes my kind of writerPeter Corris, The AustralianYou are in for a real roller-coaster ride of never ending intrigueHistory and WomenFalconer demonstrates exceptional characterizationBookgeeks