Historical Fiction Spotlight: Outlaw Knight (Book One): Crusade, by David Pilling

Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US

He was the bastard son of King Richard the Lionheart—abandoned, forgotten… and ready to take his revenge.

AD 1200. As kingdoms crumble and the embers of war smoulder across Christendom, Philip of Cognac emerges from the shadows. Raised in exile and denied his birthright, he is thrust into a brutal world of blood and betrayal, where kings fall, empires clash, and loyalty can be fatal.

From the war-torn fields of Normandy to the imperial walls of Constantinople, Philip must forge his own legacy. But can the illegitimate son of a dead crusader king survive the treachery of enemies—and friends—who would see him broken?

A tale of war, vengeance, and destiny at the end of the Age of Chivalry.

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About the Author

David Pilling is a writer and researcher, addicted to history for as long as he can remember. The medieval era has always held a fascination for him, perhaps because he spent much of his childhood exploring the misted ruins of castles in Wales. David also has a keen interest in the Byzantine Empire, the post-Roman period in Britain and the British & Irish Civil Wars. Follow David on Facebook, Twitter @RobeH2 and on Bluesky @robeh1979.bsky.social