About this Book

"Loved, loved, loved this novel. Riveting!"- Historical Novel Review

New (2021) author's edit re-release.

1206, Toulouse, France:

When Philip of Vercy returns from his crusade in the Holy Land, he discovers that his life has changed utterly while he has been gone. His wife is dead, his only son is dying.

He hears about a young woman, Fabricia Berenger - some call her a witch - who lives far to the south, in the Languedoc. People say she can perform miracles. He sets off to find her.

But the south of France is home to a heretic Christian sect, the Cathars, and the Pope has ordered a crusade against them. The 'witch' who Philip is searching for has sought refuge amongst them, in the mist-shrouded mountains.

If he's going to find her, Philip and his liege men must battle their way into hell itself. As the Languedoc convulses into flame and revolt, Philip is drawn inexorably into a vortex of passion, vengeance and mystery.

One more step, and he knows he can never, ever, go back.

In the style of 'Silk Road' and 'Lord of the Atlas', this is epic adventure on a breath-taking scale.

"The story moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn. Stigmata is a powerful tale of religious heresy, crusades, loss and love." - Bookmuse

Discover more Colin Falconer Epic HIstory:

Book 1: Silk Road
Book 2: Lord of the Atlas
Book 3: Stigmata
Book 4: Colossus
Book 5: Harem
Book 6: East India
Book 7: Cleopatra: When We Were Gods
Book 8: Aztec