Rejoin the beloved characters from 'The Seventh Crusade' as they embark on their greatest quest yet, 'The Final Crusade'! Francois, Artois and Olivia have returned from the disastrous Seventh Crusade to France. Upon arrival in Paris, they discover that their battlefields heroics are not to be rewarded - they are condemned as warmongers that could not regain Jerusalem . With no opportunity to thrive in France, the trio depart for Italy, to stay with the mother of the Coquets.Their journey is not to be a simple one. With evil lurking around every hill and nature itself stifling their progress, these adventurers must dig deep into their souls to survive the journey to Italy. And what will they find when they reach the golden fields of Tuscany? In this final novel about our brave Crusaders, Butler paints a vivid picture of medieval Europe, complete with full-scale battles, mystical creatures and breath-taking scenery. Join the Coquets on their final journey as Butler goes deeper than he ever has before, in a quest to expose the core of the human condition.