Description

The Jester – James Patterson and Andrew Gross

The Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross is a historical thriller set in 11th century France. The story follows Hugh DeLuc, a serf who returns home from the Crusades to find his village ransacked and his wife abducted. Hugh vows to find his wife and exact revenge on those who have wronged him.

Hugh disguises himself as a jester and infiltrates the castle of Baldwin, the powerful lord who he believes is behind the attack on his village. Hugh soon discovers that Baldwin is involved in a much larger conspiracy, and that he is not the only one who is seeking revenge.

Hugh must use all of his cunning and courage to survive in the dangerous world of medieval politics and intrigue. He must also face his own inner demons, as he struggles to come to terms with the violence and brutality he has witnessed.

The Jester is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story of revenge, redemption, and the power of love.

Themes:

• Revenge
• Redemption
• Power
• Corruption
• Love
• Family
• Faith

Target Audience:

Readers who enjoy historical fiction, thrillers, and suspense novels. Readers who are fans of James Patterson and Andrew Gross.

Description:

Hugh DeLuc is a serf who has returned home from the Crusades to find his village ransacked and his wife abducted. Vowing to find his wife and exact revenge on those who have wronged him, Hugh disguises himself as a jester and infiltrates the castle of Baldwin, the powerful lord who he believes is behind the attack.

Hugh soon discovers that Baldwin is involved in a much larger conspiracy. Baldwin is working with a group of knights who are planning to overthrow the king and establish their own rule. Hugh also learns that Baldwin is responsible for the deaths of many innocent people, including his own wife.

Hugh must use all of his cunning and courage to survive in the dangerous world of medieval politics and intrigue. He must also face his own inner demons, as he struggles to come to terms with the violence and brutality he has witnessed.

Hugh’s quest for revenge leads him to the heart of Baldwin’s conspiracy. He must use all of his skills to defeat Baldwin and his followers and save the kingdom from falling into the wrong hands.

The Jester is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story of revenge, redemption, and the power of love.