Robyn young has 26 books on goodreads with 24557 ratings. Robyn youngs brethren books in order fantastic fiction. Robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and devon. Robyn young has 26 books on goodreads with 24565 ratings. She has a masters in creative writing from the university of sussex and lives and writes in brighton fulltime. Robyn young is a compelling voice in historical fiction, writing in the tradition of bernard cornwell, conn iggulden and manda scott.
In a time of war and secrecy, he will travel from the back streets of paris to the burning plains of syria to protect a legacy he is only beginning to understand. Robyn young lives in hove, and is the author of brethren, the first novel in a trilogy set in the world of the crusades. Robyn young born in oxford in september 1975 is an english author of historical fiction. The author of numerous poems and short stories published in magazines and anthologies, robyn has a masters in creative writing with distinction from the university of sussex. See all books authored by robyn young, including crusade, and brethren, and more on. Kingdom insurrection trilogy, book 3 by robyn young. For those readers looking to get into novels by robyn carr, this section will help with that. This is an excellent book and a fitting end to the trilogy. This is the epic second novel in the millionselling brethren trilogy it is 1274 and in the fortified city of acre, the last major stronghold of the crusaders in palestine, an epic conflict is beginning will campbell is a templar knight, trained for war, but. I am a great lover of historical fiction and this one flows well with the others that she has written. He has sworn to uphold the principles of the anima templi, a secret brotherhood within the order whose aim is peace, but peace seems ever more impossible.
She has been given a rita, rwas nora roberts lifetime achievement award in the year 2016, and rts career achievement best author award for contemporary romance in the year 2010. The virgin river series began in 2007 with the title novel. Both books follow the life and the adventures of a templar knight named will campbell of scotland, member of a secret order within the templars known as anima templi. Discover a range of signed, collectable and exclusive first edition books. Overall a great story with great characters, well written, gripping, and highly recommended.
Robyn young, author of the bestselling brethren trilogy talks about the research and writing process she adopts when writing action scenes for. Her first novel, brethren, was the bestselling hardback debut novel of 2006, with. Buy the fall of the templars by robyn young online at alibris. See all books authored by robyn young, including crusade, and requiem. I would throughly recommend this trilogy, robyn youngs meticulous research of the period adds a degree of authenticity and believable realism to a work of fiction. Below is a list of robyn carrs books in order of when they were originally published which is also their chronology. Robyn harding is a canadian author from quesnel, british columbia best known for writing a series of mystery thrillers. Robyn young had explored crusade territory before in brethren 2006 and crusade 2007.
In the end as with the other books the 700 pages flew by, and gripped me all the way through. Jack wynter is coming home, to a realm of intrigue and corruption, mystery and war. It took her seven years to write the novel where she was intrigued by the idea of these medieval warrior monks. The fall of the templars by robyn young, paperback. Below is a list of robyn carrs books in order of when they were originally released. Robyn young books list of books by author robyn young. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Brethren, the first novel in british author robyn youngs brethren trilogy, follows young sergeant will campbell from the templar fortresses of london and paris to the templar strongholds of acre and antioch in the holy land as he seeks not only to recover an important book stolen from the paris temple, but also to discover himself. Robyn young was born in oxford in september 1975, the only child of a civil engineer father and an artist and folk singer mother. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robyn young books online. During that time, she had several poems published and won an award for journalism. Author robyn youngs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Robyn carr made her fiction debut in 1980 with chelynne. Robyn young was born in oxford and grew up in the midlands and a fishing village in devon, during which time she won awards for poetry and edited a regular page in a regional newspaper.
Bestselling historical fiction writer author of the novels brethren and crusade. The second volume in the internationally bestselling brethren trilogy, crusade is gripping historical fiction that grows more relevant by the day raymond khoury, bestselling author of the last templar an international bestseller, crusade is a fastpaced medieval adventure portraying the rising tide of political pressures that led east and west to war in the th century. Somehow, he is connected to a secret that can kill him or make him. Behind him lie battles, murder, intrigue, defeat, and betrayal, and though he has at last achieved his ambition to wear the crown, he has not yet learned the true meaning of kingship. Robyn s books have been written in nineteen different languages and published in twentytwo countries. Robyn youngs mix of thrllling intrigue and action with the detailed historical descriptions makes this an immersive read. Its influence spans europe and will draw him towards the very edge of the known world, and beyond, in robyn youngs dazzling new epic. Requiem by robyn young and a great selection of related. Robyn youngs historical fiction has topped international bestseller lists and won praise from the likes of raymond. From her mothers side, her blood is welsh and irish, and from her fathers, english and scottish, so she considers herself to be a true brit. Young has an amazing ability to create characters that are complex, but that the reader really gets to understand. The internationally bestselling author of brethren and crusade tells the cataclysmic story of the last days of the knights templar.
Brethren is a novel written by robyn young set in the ninth and last crusade. This book, as well as the two previous in the series, was well written, beautifully detailed and historically correct and held my attention throughout the read. Robyns books have been written in nineteen different languages and published in twentytwo countries. Robyn young is the internationally bestselling author of the brethren and insurrection trilogies and forthcoming series new world rising. Her books have been published in more than 15 languages. She is most widely known for her brethren trilogy, set in the middle ages. It is pretty obvious that this will be another trilogy and i am looking forward with immense anticipation for the next book in the series. Welcome to virgin river, a rugged outpost deep in californias redwood forests built by men of honor for the women they love.
She wrote two novels before gaining a masters in creative writing at the university of sussex. If you like historical fiction and havent tried robyn young then you really should give her a go. The fall of the templars is the third in a trilogy written by robyn young. Robyn young is an english author of historical fiction. Requiem brethren trilogy book 3 by robyn young for sale. The only thing that jarred slightly was mr scotts portrayal of william didnt match my read of the character from the books. This work became the subject of an abc documentary titled uncommon genius. A novel by robyn young from earliest childhood, robert bruce has pursued his destiny, but the road has been a hard one. The book brethren set in the ninth and last crusade describes a young teenage boy, who starts as a sergeant and is promoted to become a full knight templar. Robyn youngs historical fiction has topped international bestseller lists and won praise from the likes of.
After hitchhiking to brighton at 19, she worked as a festival organiser, a music promoter and a financial advisor. Robyn young is the author of the brethren trilogy about the knights templar, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide, and the insurrection trilogy, which began in insurrection and rebellion. Read a letter from robyn about the virgin river series coming to netflix. Shop the latest titles by robyn young at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Pull up a chair at jacks bar, catch up on the local gossip, order preachers. Author robyn young talks about writing action scenes for her new. Robyn youngs interest in autism began while studying savants as part of her phd in savant syndrome. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Wonderful track from their new albumgood ole country days 20, to order your copy, or get more information go to. To find out more about robyn young and her historical novels, visit her website at.
The actionpacked second volume in bestselling author robyn youngs trilogy about robert the bruce, one of historys greatest rebels it is the late th century, and king edward of england marches on scotland intent on conquest, his campaign to unite the. Young worked briefly as a financial consultant, during which time she started writing a novel. I am a fan of historic fiction, especially medieval times, and these books fit the bill in every way. Engaging and enjoyable robyn young brings the tumultuous medieval world to life with pace and flair, tom harper, author, knights of the cross if you love the templars, the crusades, and the middle ages, this is the book for you. Robyn young was born in oxford in 1975 and grew up in devon. Charged with recovering a heretical book stolen from the orders vaults, will ends up fighting for his life.
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