[The Crusader 01] • Siege

'The scenes of battle and clash of cultures are brilliantly depicted.' Jemahl Evans, author of *Becket: Warrior*.

1098.

The crusader army still stands outside Antioch. Starving. Deserting.

An enemy force, led by Kerbogha of Mosul, is days away from relieving the walled city.

Bohemond of Taranto calls upon the English knight, Edward Kemp, to meet with an agent, who is willing to provide the Norman prince with access to Antioch.

But Bohemond is not alone in wishing to capture and lay claim to the prize. Edward must contend with enemies in his own camp.

Should the knight's mission fail, then so may the entire campaign.

Antioch must fall.

Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Michael Jecks and Conn Iggulden.

Siege is the first book in a new series, set during the First Crusade, by bestselling historical novelist Richard Foreman.

Author Bio:

Richard Foreman is the bestselling author of numerous historical series set during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, including the Augustus Caesar books, Sword of Empire and Sword of Rome. He is also the author Warsaw, Raffles: The Complete Innings and Band of Brothers, a series charting the story of Henry V and the Agincourt campaign. Richard writes modern thrillers too, under the pseudonym of Thomas Waugh. He is a judge for the HWA Crowns and the founder of the London History Festival. He lives in London.

Praise for Richard Foreman's Books.

Spies of Rome.

"A masterful and evocative depiction of a fledgling imperial Rome fraught with intrigue and at war with itself. The story and characters are as striking as the graffiti that adorns the violent city’s walls during Augustus' rise." Steven Veerapen, author of *The Abbey Close.*

"An arresting opening that leads into a thoroughly gripping story. Impressive research and understanding of the period allows Richard Foreman to move so seamlessly and effectively from historical epic to historical detective thriller. A must read for fans of Steven Saylor." Peter Tonkin, author of *The Ides.*

Augustus: Son of Rome

‘Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom - and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction’. Saul David, Author of the Zulu Hart series.

Raffles: The Complete Innings.

‘Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.’ David Blackburn, The Spectator.

Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns.

'Escapism at its best... A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.' Michael Jecks

'A rattling good yarn, requiring only the minimum of suspension of belief, and leaves one eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the adventures of the team as they accompany the King to Harfleur.' Major Gordon Corrigan, author of *A Great and Glorious Adventure: A Military History of the Hundred Years War.*

Warsaw.