In a time before the Kingdom of Spain.
Barcelona 1282
King Peter II of the House of Barcelona rules over the ancient but impoverished Crown of Catalunya-Aragón.
Seizing his opportunity to create a Mediterranean power, he takes on mighty France, triggering an epic power struggle that threatens to consume everyone in its path and starts Josep - rootless and fatherless - on a journey of self-discovery.
Can the starving, bloodthirsty Catalan Almogavar warriors defeat the unholy alliance between France and the Vatican, and bring down the French knights in all their glory annd hubris?
Unbeknown to Josep, he is a marked man already, and he must survive ruthless intrigue and spine-chilling cruelty to find his roots, serve his king and win the heart of the woman he loves.
