The Pilgrim's Revenge

A gripping new 2025 historical revenge adventure epic thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

By: Scott Mariani

Narrated by: David Blair

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1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed.

In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army.

Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade?©2025 Scott Mariani

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR THE PILGRIM'S REVENGE:

Fast paced, deeply immersive, The Pilgrim's Revenge is a belter of a novel . . . [Scott Mariani] shows his deep knowledge of the period in this excellent read. A read-to-the-end page turner, this is historical fiction as it should be written

Two of my favourite things have come together - Scott Mariani's masterful storytelling and the medieval world. Meticulously researched and skilfully brought to life, The Pilgrim's Revenge is an action-packed, roller coaster ride. The gripping, and at times agonising, adventures of Will the Bowman have only just begun - and I'm hooked!

Classic storytelling on an epic scale

Fast-paced, exhilarating . . . Punctuated by bloody battles, exquisite swordplay and a thrilling storyline, the action is relentless . . . The research is exemplary . . . Will Bowman is a character I look forward to hearing much more about

PRAISE FOR SCOTT MARIANI:

James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code

Compelling from the first page until the last . . . will have you turning the pages well into the night

Thrilling. Scott Mariani is at the top of his game

Non-stop action - this book delivers

If you've got a pulse, you'll love Scott Mariani

An awesome writer

Mariani has clearly researched the late 12th century in some detail - and delivers a gripping tale

Love Scotts work

I read every Ben Hope book so really wanted this to work and it did 100%