The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX.

"The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX." by John G. Edgar is a historical fiction tale that throws us into the world of young Guy Muschamp and Walter Espec, two squires ready to prove themselves during the Crusades led by King Louis IX. Set against the backdrop of feudal England during Henry III's reign, we meet Guy, filled with youthful excitement for the adventures ahead, and Walter, driven by the more solemn hope of finding his lost brother. As they prepare to journey to the East, the book explores their training in chivalry and their developing friendship, hinting at the trials and chances that await them as they chase honor and brave deeds in the Holy Land.