Spears of destiny : $b A story of the first capture of Constantinople

"Spears of Destiny" by Arthur D. Howden Smith is a historical adventure that begins with a spirited fox hunt involving Hugh, a young English nobleman, and his companion, Edith, until their path crosses with a mysterious stranger searching for Blancherive. The encounter sparks an adventurous journey for Hugh, who is driven by a desire to uncover the truth about his father's disappearance in the Holy Land; it sets the stage for clashes with treacherous characters and propels him toward the distant and tumultuous lands of Constantinople, where his destiny awaits amidst historical upheaval.