A Christian Knight, is held hostage after being captured during The crusades of the 12th century. After being ransomed by his father-in-law the Earl of Angus, he returns Home to find his wife and all he owns In turn held to ransom until repayment Is made. He is forced back to Outremer, to the place of his captivity, where a relic of Huge value is held in the hands of the most feared Islamic sect of the times - The Hashishim. On a new quest fraught with danger, bloody murder, intrigue, and treachery Follow his every move...