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Synopsis
In this historical thriller set against the rich background of the 13th-century Inquisition, the last living troubadour, condemned by the church as a heretic, must rescue a holy Christian relic from a crusading king. Seamlessly weaving the history of the Cathar Crusade with the historical origins of the Tarot deck, this fascinating, genre-bending epic brings symbols of the Tarot to life through medieval characters—Arnot the Knight Templar as the Chariot, Dame Esclarmonde de Foix as the High Priestess, Nevara as the Magician, Pope Innocent IV as the Hierophant, and Ramon Troubadour as the Fool—to create a richly textured historical fantasy that is suspenseful, humourous, tragic, and satirical by turns.
Is The Last Troubadour appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This historical fantasy set during the Inquisition contains moderate medieval violence including implied torture and execution, religious persecution, and dark historical themes around crusades and heresy trials that may disturb younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, death, and religious persecution (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love historical adventures with mystical elements and complex characters based on Tarot archetypes will enjoy this epic quest through medieval Europe.