What may be seen as an intriguing move has proved to be a hit with me. Unlike the usual Templar novels Turney has chosen to set his stories against the backdrop of the Muslim invasion of Spain, rather than the Holy Land. The Crescent and the Cross is book number 5 in SJA Turney’s wonderful Knights Templar series and is as good as, if not better than the rest. Arnau’s sword arm will need practice, as will his mind.Ī riveting and brutal historical adventure, the latest instalment of S.J.A Turney’s Knights Templar series, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

War is coming to Iberia and all will be tested. In the heat of the sierras though, things are not as they seem.

Arnau leaves on a dangerous, near-suicidal quest to save him, a new squire in tow. Meanwhile, behind Moorish lines, a fortress held by Castile is under siege. The nations of Christendom are rallying to fight the Almohad caliphate, but they are a formidable foe. While you may want to buy your friends and loved ones the most extravagant presents, you must either settle for something less expensive or expect to be broke all Winter.War is brewing, and the Pope has summoned a crusade. One can only “fa la la la la” so many times before it gets old and utterly annoying.ĭuring winter, with many major holidays that encourage gift giving, it is difficult to manage your finances. Like almost everything in life, everything in moderation is good an excess amount of something is never good. The brown, and sometimes yellow, substance is definitely an eye sore that is common the winter season. However, the pure white wonderland is almost immediately turned into a muddy and snowy slush that is most definitely not beautiful or tranquil. Scraping frost off of your car, bringing an extra jacket to school, shoveling snow, and frostbite are just a few of the many negative aspects of low temperatures.ĭid you spend your summer diligently working on your tan? Well, thanks to the winter season, it is no longer possible to get or maintain a tan, healthy, glowing complexion.ĭon’t get me wrong a fresh coating of snow is truly a beautiful and tranquil sight.

As temperatures drop, there are several inconveniences that come along with it.

Knight of winter