The Quest of Hope: A Renaissance historical adventure of Prester John and a bitter revenge (The Renaissance Sojourner Series Book 3)

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A historical romantic adventure that follows an opium-scarred seeker into Africa on the trail of Prester John's fabled realm, and of the man who betrayed him. Renaissance Venice, perilous expeditions and a love asked to survive revenge.Revenge Drives Him To Africa. Love May Be The Only Way Back.Venice, 1446. Only revenge can make Barnabas whole again. Dependent on opium and driven by anger over his former mentor's appalling treachery, he leaves his beloved Alys in Venice and sets out for Africa on a quest to find the lost kingdom of Prester John and, ultimately, the man who deceived him. When the expedition turns lethal and loyalties are questioned, he realises Alys is the only one who can help him. Angry and devastated over Barnabas's betrayal, Alys finds comfort in her painting, but as the few securities of her confined life crumble around her she faces a desperate choice, and saving Barnabas may prove the greatest test of her life.The Quest of Hope is part of the Renaissance Sojourner series, for readers who love quest narratives, Renaissance intrigue and love tested by obsession. Perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Quinn and Hilary Mantel. Read more