The Emperor Strikes Back

"The Emperor Strikes Back," is the second book of the Rebels of Outremer series, which covers the conflict between Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen and the barons of Outremer in the thirteenth century. It focuses on the period from 1229 - 1232, during which Frederick sent an army under the Sicilian nobleman Filangieri to subdue the Ibelins. The Lord of Beirut, John d'Ibelin, and his sons find themselves fighting to defend their home in Beirut and to deliver the Kingdom of Cyprus from...
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"The Emperor Strikes Back," is the second book of the Rebels of Outremer series, which covers the conflict between Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen and the barons of Outremer in the thirteenth century. It focuses on the period from 1229 - 1232, during which Frederick sent an army under the Sicilian nobleman Filangieri to subdue the Ibelins. The Lord of Beirut, John d'Ibelin, and his sons find themselves fighting to defend their home in Beirut and to deliver the Kingdom of Cyprus from the ravages of the Emperor's men. Award-winning Helena P. Schrader delivers a tale of political intrigue, love, and courage using a cast of flawed yet engaging historical and fictional characters. "The Emperor Strikes Back" was been named "Best Historical Fiction 2020" by the Feathered Quill Book Awards and was a finalist in the same category for the 2020 Book Excellence Awards as well as a Distinguished Favorite in the 2020 Independent Press Awards. "From central actors to more minor characters, each individual has a depth that will leave readers highly invested in the story's outcome." BLUE INK REVIEW "Schrader's prose manages to summon the culture and time period of the Crusader states while remaining light and readable...." KIRKUS REVIEW