The 11th Code: Part 2

by Emily Bellman

Beyond the Black A Knight's Fate

In a tale of shattered dreams and sexual taboos, Martin Malterer's ambitions crumble on the road to fulfilling his dream of knighthood. His battle against societal expectation, marital obligation, and religious belief threatens to overtake him, body and soul.

When finally called into the service of Leopold III of Habsburg, he becomes both a devoted protector and a forbidden lover to the Duke. In one last, bloody battle, the complexities of Martin's choices clash with his ultimate fate…

The 11th Code, Part 2 is a tale of devotion, love, fidelity, and the acceptance of one’s true self.

308 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2024

About the author

Emily Bellman is a historical fiction and fantasy writer. Her debut novel is The 11th Code, Parts 1 & 2. Although she ended up working in marketing, she has always found herself intrigued by stories that explore unconventional love, address criticism regarding those who use religion to oppress and harm people, and portray women who really don’t need saving (by men).

Emily currently lives in Germany (you can probably find her exploring various castle ruins, churches, and museums across Europe).

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Reviews

[Mati · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book of this duology was not bad but not something I would return to, but the second book overcame my expectations and it was enjoyable to read. Finelly fleshed characters with their worries and struggles set in well crafted narration were nice improvement. The ending was expected due historical circumstances but still it makes my eyes water. Definitely will reread in the future.