The Leopard Sword

Crusader Trilogy #2

by Michael Cadnum

Ragged and exhausted from fighting in the Crusades, Hubert, a knight's squire, and his fellow crusaders board a ship bound for England. But the return home is neither quick nor easy. Hubert must use his sword against ships full of attacking infidels, and he is nearly slain at the hand of a vengeful knight. A shipwreck strands them in Rome, where the beautiful and brave Lady Galena nearly tempts him to stay. Instead, loyalty to his master prevails and they finally reach their beloved land-only to find that one of their group faces execution when he steps ashore. If Hubert is to save his friend's life, he must first save his own.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Young Adult

224 pages, ebook

First published September 16, 2002

About the author

Michael Cadnum has had a number of jobs over the course of his life, including pick-and-shoveler for the York Archaeological Trust, in York, England, and substitute teacher in Oakland, California, but his true calling is writing. He is the author of thirty-five books, including the National Book Award finalist The Book of the Lion. His Calling Home and Breaking the Fall were both nominated for the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award. He is a former Creative Writing Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts. Also a poet, he has received several awards, including Poetry Northwest's Helen Bullis Prize and the Owl Creek Book Award. Michael lives in Albany, California, with his wife Sherina.

Reviews

[AJ Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book that kept me entertained but it would have been a lot easier to understand if I had realized that this was the second book in a series.

[Oscar Arciniega · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting but not to interesting. It talked about the ending of the crusade, but how it was a challenge to get back to England. There was some action and excitement but not enough for my liking. The storyline was interesting, but it wasn't too intreating for me. The book also talked about how the way back to England was not a stroll in the park. This book did talk about history and how it was bad, but I wasn't too fond of the book.https://www.goodreads.com/

[Cinnamon · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first, I didn't think that I could stick with this book. I have a rule that I read the first 100 pages, then continue if the book is good, or stop if it doesn't hold my attention. This book almost didn't make the cut. I was on page 83 before I got hooked, then I couldn't put it down. The biggest problem is how I can get students to get to that point too without giving up.

[Mansour Mangambit · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried my best to read this book, but it's very hard to finish.