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The Temple and the Stone

Katherine Kurtz;Deborah Turner Harris (1998)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesTemplar Knights #1
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipQuest-Driven

Synopsis

Scotland, the end of the thirteenth century--and a world at war. As armed conflicts engulf Europe, Africa, and the Holy Land, clans rebel against the tyranny of Edward I of England. Led by mystic visions, Frhre Arnault de Saint Clair and a band of fellow Templars enter the deadly Highland insurrection. Their mission: to save Scotland's sacred Stone of Destiny, that its spirit and power may be reborn in the soul of the Uncrowned King, warrior William Wallace . . .For hideous pagan gods of blood have woken in Albion, corrupting, devouring, destroying--and the fate of the entire Christian world will soon depend on the courage of the Highlander known as Braveheart.

Is The Temple and the Stone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this is a violent medieval war story featuring armed conflicts, Highland rebellion, and pagan blood gods. The Knights Templar historical setting involves religious and military themes with battlefield violence.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens interested in medieval history, Knights Templar lore, and William Wallace/Braveheart legends will find an epic quest to save Scotland's sacred artifacts.

Tags

Crusades FictionMilitary HistoricalReligious FantasyCeltic Mythology