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.

Arthur Douglas Howden Smith (1887–1945) was an American historian and novelist.