by Jan Guillou · Editorial Planeta · tapa dura · ISBN 9788408054917
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In the year 1150, Arn Magnusson is born in Gothia, the son of two important families related to the Norwegian and Swedish royal lineages. Educated by Cistercian monks, he receives the best spiritual and earthly education, learning the use of the bow and sword. Years later, he is condemned by the Church to become a Templar knight in the Holy Land. After ten years as a veteran of the crusades, he saves Saladin's life, forging a friendship with his supposed enemy. In 1192, Arn returns to his homeland with great projects and the desire to reunite with his beloved Cecilia, longing for peace between the warring lineages. With what he learned in exile and a group of Christian and Saracen builders, artisans and doctors, Arn contributes to the creation of the kingdom of Sweden and the beginning of a new era in Europe.
This is a historical epic set in 12th century Europe, which tells the story of Arn Magnusson and his journey as a Templar knight, his return home and his role in the creation of the kingdom of Sweden.
Jan Oskar Sverre Lucien Henri Guillou is a French-Swedish author, journalist and convicted spy. Guillou has been accused by some commentators of being an agent of the KGB Guillou's fame in Sweden was established during his time as an investigative journalist, most notably in 1973 when he and co-reporter Peter Bratt exposed a secret, immoral and illegal intelligence organization in Sweden, Informationsbyrån (IB). He is still active within journalism as a column writer for the Swedish evening tabloid Aftonbladet. Among his books are a series of spy fiction novels about a spy named Carl Hamilton, and a trilogy of historical fiction novels about a Knight Templar, Arn Magnusson. He is the owner of one of the largest publishing companies in Sweden, Piratförlaget, together with his wife, publisher Ann-Marie Skarp, and Liza Marklund.
