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Schism (Crusader Chronicles Book 5) Kindle Edition

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Book 5 of 6: The Crusader Chronicles

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A new Papal Legate has come to Livonia but he is no friend of Conrad Wolff or the Sword Brothers. Grave charges are levelled against the commander of the Army of the Wolf, leading to a series of events that threatens to rip apart the crusader state in the Baltic.

For Conrad these are strange times as former enemies become allies and erstwhile allies seek to take advantage of Livonia’s weaknesses to further their own ends. This, the penultimate volume in the Crusader Chronicles series, sees Conrad fighting for his life and the Sword Brothers battling for their very existence against a backdrop of intrigue, international politics and betrayal.

Maps of Livonia in the thirteenth century, the Lithuanian kingdoms and the tribal lands of Estonia can be found on the maps page of my website: www.peterdarman.com

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The Crusader Chronicles
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22 October 2015
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0171YZ3U4
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3693 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages

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Born in the great county of Lincolnshire and educated at the King's School in Grantham (where Sir Isaac Newton was also educated, though not at the same time!), I began writing over 25 years ago. You can find out all about me and my books by taking a look at my website;

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Great addition to this story's history

Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2016

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Continuing this fascinating saga. Amazing research behind the story told in a way that brings it to life.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 August 2016

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Peter Darman continues to deliver. Very enjoyable, looking forward to more. Story to match history will be intersting. Volqiins fate not kind.

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Awesome Series

Reviewed in the United States on 13 September 2022

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This book, like those before it, are action packed. Very much looking forward to the final installment. If you like battles, this is a great read for you.

Madoap

Fantastic Series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2016

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Once again Peter Darman gives us a powerful full bodied continuation to the crusader saga. With great characters a strong storyline and a battle every couple of chapters what's not to love with this and all the other books in the series. No spoiler but what a shock ending! If there is to be only one more in this series can we look forward to more in his Roman saga? Highly recommended, spoil yourself and buy the series.

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Ray Horsfall

Interesting portrayal of the times and the various interactions and ...

Reviewed in the United States on 18 December 2016

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Interesting portrayal of the times and the various interactions and conflicts between numerous tribal groups.
A little lengthy with some of the the of the descriptive aspects of the clothing, battle dress and countryside/weather conditions but it all helped give a clear understanding of what was faced.

JPS

Suzi wins and loses

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2016

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This is volume five of Peter Darman’s series on the Sword Brothers in the Baltic countries. Again (and as for volume 4), for those who have read the previous instalments, it is to a large extent “more of the same”, with a number of new twists.

One is further developments with regards to the fierce Kurs - the original inhabitants of Kurland – and Oeselians in their relationships with the Sword Brothers, and with Suzi, the Marshal of Estonia, in particular.

Another couple of twists are the consequences of Conrad Wolf’s actions as Marshal of Estonia in the previous episode against the Danish King Valdemar, and of the death of Albert, the first bishop of Riga and founder of the Order of the Sword brothers.

The main twist and plot element in this volume is the interference and increasingly hostile actions of a rather fanatical Papal Legate with regards to the Sword Brothers in general and Suzi in particular, as he seeks to both curb their independence and punish them for some of their past actions.

As usual, the author has built on the relatively sparse historical record. For instance, the Grand Master of the Sword Brothers at the time was called (or nicknamed) Volkin. The Danes did lose control of Reval (modern Tallin) to the Sword Brothers in 1227 for about a decade after having conquered around 1219. The Sword Brothers did get into trouble with the pope Gregory IX, although I am not quite sure (meaning I do not know) whether it turned out to be as serious as what is described in the book. As usual also, the outcome is somewhat predictable, if only because a sixth volume is expected (but unfortunately the last one). However, once again, survival will come at a very heavy cost.

Two little gripes which I already mentioned in previous reviews of previous volumes. One is the small print (at least in paperback) which does not help when reading this book. Another is that the portrait of the “nice” Sword Brothers is, at least at times, a bit too good to be true. Otherwise, the intrigue, campaigns and battles are as good as ever so I will once again rate this one four stars and will certainly read the last instalment.

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Another winner in the series!

Reviewed in the United States on 21 July 2021

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The action in this novel is so richly drawn that you feel like you are in the midst of it every time. Well written prose, deeply developed characters, and fantastic storylines combine to make an excellent work of historical fiction. Highly recommend!

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