Stefan, his father and Knut follow the knights who try and break out from Saladin’s trap. They end up outside the battle and make for Jerusalem. The rest of the army is surrounded and all are either killed or taken prisoner. There are no knights who can defend the Holy City. In Jerusalem Stefan and his family are finally reunited – but only in time to die?

The Crusaders is a five-book epic tale with historical events and persons as its point of departure. The reader gets to know Stefan, a young pilgrim who goes off on a crusade along with his Frankish family. The books show both the Christian and Muslim side of the conflict, giving the reader a colourful and exciting insight into the cultural and historical events of a unique era. The book series is illustrated by Elin Marie Bugge.