The Tale of the English Templar

An English knight en route to Cyprus is caught up in the mass arrest of French Templars on the night of Friday October 13, 1307. Tortured until he confesses to crimes he did not commit, he wants only to die, but fate puts him in the hands of two people determined to keep him alive – and resist the injustice of the French King. A powerful love story set against the backdrop of one of the most appalling instances of state terrorism in Western European history, "The English Templar" is rich in historical detail and emotional fervour.

"I rate this book 5 of 5 stars. It is among the best historical fiction I have ever read. The setting is detailed, the daily lives of each character come alive, and the romance was delightful. I can't recommend this book highly enough . it is an excellent read."

Kara Wolf, simegen.com, July 23, 2001

"Schrader is a master at describing memorable scenes whether it is the torture of her hapless protagonist, or daily life in the early 14th century for those great and poor . The result is a novel that stays in the mind long afterwards and surely cannot fail to disturb, enchant and absorb readers."

Rachel Hyde, Myshelf.com, Oct. 12, 2001.