Acre's Orphans- Historical Fiction From the Crusades (Lucca Le Pou Stories) - Softcover

Turmel, Wayne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982037775 ISBN 13: 9780982037775

Publisher: Achis Press, 2019

Synopsis

The Holy Land, 1187

Ten-Year-old Lucca the Louse narrowly escaped the worst disaster to befall the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but he's not safe yet. His beloved but doomed city of Acre is about to fall into Saracen hands, and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it.

Days after his return, he uncovers a plot to rip apart what remains of the Crusader Kingdom. Acre's only chance lies in the last Christian stronghold; the port of Tyre. Carrying an important secret, Lucca--accompanied by a young Lebanese girl, a leprous nun, and a Hospitaler with a dark secret--must make his way through bandit-infested wilderness to seek help. Will he find assistance for those left behind, or will it be too little, too late?

This exciting sequel to "Acre's Bastard" is a rollicking, humorous and thrilling adventure story that stands alone, but adds to the growing legend of Lucca le Pou.

Wayne Turmel is the author of the best-selling The Count of the Sahara and award-winning Acre's Bastard. He lives and writes in Las Vegas, where his motto is Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. The rest of us are doomed too, but get to smile and say 'told you so'."

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Review:

Windy City Reviews "Ifound Lucca Le Pou to be an engaging character, as are the supportingcharacters. Their interactions feel like those of real people, with none of thestilted set-piece scenes some stories fall into. The landscape they movethrough is believable enough that you feel you could almost trace their path.The plotting is good, and the pacing keeps you turning the page. In otherwords, it's a good read and well worth your time."

An Indie BRAG Medallion Winner"This is one of the few books I wish I had written. Maybe ifI write until I die, my last book will approach the quality of "Acre's Orphans".Discovered Diamond Award WinnerThese characters breathe life from every page and made me care about what happened to them. 
I highly recommend this book!

About this edition

• Publisher: Achis Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0982037775
• ISBN 13: 9780982037775
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332